While transporting a patient to a higher-level care facility, the patient is conscious but confused due to a mild traumatic brain injury. How should the flight nurse best handle obtaining consent for treatment during the transport?
Proceed with necessary treatments under implied consent due to the emergency nature of the situation.
Forego treatment unless the patient provides verbal consent.
Wait until the patient is oriented enough to give consent before providing any treatment.
Seek consent from the patient's family or legal guardian before proceeding with treatment.