You respond to a call for a 56-year-old man with a severe headache and nausea. He asks you to take him to a local community hospital. What type of consent has this patient given to you?

A. Expressed consent
B. Implied consent
C. Informed consent
D. Passive consent

Answer: A. Expressed consent

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Hemolytic uremic syndrome and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura can present with similar initial clinical symptoms. Which of following distinguishes TTP?

a. It occurs in children younger than 5 years old. b. Acute renal failure is present. c. There are severe CNS symptoms. d. There is thrombocytopenia.

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