Upon finding an unconscious patient at the scene of a bad accident, your next step should be to:
a. assume "implied consent" and begin to examine and treat the patient.
b. delay your examination and ask other patrollers to respond as witnesses.
c. delay your examination until you can locate a spouse or a friend of the patient.
d. begin your assessment but not provide any treatment until another patroller arrives.
Answer: a
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