A motor vehicle accident victim is received in the emergency department (ED) of a small community hospital. The patient is unconscious and vital signs are P 120, R 44, and BP 74.32
A transfer is indicated; however, the patient cannot sign the consent. The appropriate action to take is
A) keep the patient in the ED until a family member of the patient can sign the consent.
B) transfer the client and document the reason consent was not obtained.
C) admit the patient at the community hospital until a consent can be signed.
D) to transfer the patient with a physician accompanying the injured victim.
B
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