Which one of the following best indicates that informed consent has been obtained?
A) The EMT administers oxygen because the patient is having chest pain and appears short of breath.
B) The patient agrees to oxygen therapy after being told it may help decrease his chest pain but may dry his nose, causing discomfort.
C) The EMT tells the patient that he will need oxygen because he is having chest pain, which could be a sign of a heart attack.
D) The patient is given oxygen because he is having chest pain and was the one who placed the 911 call for help.
B
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