An unresponsive victim of a diving accident is brought to the emergency department where it is determined that immediate surgery is required to save the client's life. The client is accompanied by a close friend, but no family members are available. Which action should the nurse take first?

A. In emergency situations where immediate surgery is required to save a client's life and no family members are available, healthcare providers can proceed without signed informed consent based on implied consent for life-saving treatment.B. Seeking an emergency court order would delay necessary treatment and is not the priority in an immediate life-threatening situation.C. A friend typically does not have the legal authority to sign informed consent unless legally designated as the client's healthcare proxy.D. Continuing to provide life support without proceeding with necessary surgery could jeopardize the client's life.