A 62-year-old male is short of breath. The EMT asks the patient if it would be okay to assess him, including taking his vital signs. The patient agrees by nodding the head "yes." As such, which is true?
A) Informed consent has been obtained by the EMT
B) The EMT has obtained expressed consent
C) The patient can be transported without further permission
D) The EMT has gained implied consent
B) The EMT has obtained expressed consent
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