A Patient Has Chronic Confusion Secondary to Dementia

A patient has chronic confusion secondary to dementia.As a result,he is unable to sign an informed consent for surgery.In this situation:

A) An informed consent is not needed
B) Two nurses may sign the informed consent for the patient
C) The surgeon must sign the informed consent
D) A family member will be asked to sign the informed consent

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