A nurse is caring for a client who is in a coma and is scheduled for a surgical procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. The health care surrogate (a person authorized to make decisions on behalf of the client) must be informed of the risks and benefits of the procedure and provide consent. B. Sending the consent form to the risk manager does not address the immediate need for informed consent from the surrogate. C. While the family may be involved in decision-making, it is the health care surrogate who must provide consent. D. The nurse should ensure the procedure is medically necessary, but obtaining informed consent is the priority.