When a detainee is temporarily disoriented due to withdrawal or intoxication, which sequence best describes obtaining consent?

When a detainee is temporarily disoriented due to withdrawal or intoxication, which sequence best describes obtaining consent?

• A. Assess capacity; provide information clearly; involve a legally appropriate surrogate if the patient lacks capacity; avoid coercion; document decisions; defer non-urgent care until capacity is restored.
• B. Require immediate consent without assessing capacity to expedite care.
• C. Proceed with care only if detainee can understand completely; no surrogate allowed.
• D. Defer all care until detainee is fully oriented, regardless of risk.

Answer: (A)