A 16-year-old boy injured in a motorcycle accident is unconscious and cannot sign the emergency surgical consent form; no family members can be located. The nurse anticipates that:

the opinion of a second surgeon is sought regarding the necessity of the surgery.

the surgeon will write a detailed note about the need for surgery and a registered nurse will then sign the consent.

the hospital social worker can sign the permit.

the hospital attorney must authorize the surgery and sign the consent form.