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A patient arrives alone at the emergency room with a life-threatening head wound. They fall unconscious and cannot consent to treatment. What should the team do?

a
Operate on the patient to save their life, since consent is implied.

b
Wait to contact a family member to obtain consent.

c
Nothing; the team cannot legally treat the patient in this situation.

d
Wait until the patient becomes conscious again before operating.