A client involved in a motor vehicle accident is brought to the emergency department with head and chest injuries. The client is unresponsive and is unable to give informed consent for surgery. Which of the following actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take?
- Have the physician and anesthesiologist sign the consent form.
- Witness the consent form along with another nurse.
- Prepare the client for surgery and omit the form since the client cannot consent.
- Request that the nursing supervisor witness the consent form.