A patient enters the emergency room with a deep laceration on their arm and is actively bleeding. While preparing to suture the wound, the medical assistant explains the procedure, and the patient extends their arm towards the medical assistant without verbally expressing consent. In this scenario, which type of consent is exemplified by the patient's actions?
This is an example of written consent as the patient is aware of the procedure needed.
The patient's action requires verbal confirmation to establish informed consent.
The patient's silence suggests that they have refused consent for this procedure.
The patient's action indicates implied consent to the procedure.