Final answer:
In an emergency where a parent or guardian is not available, medical care can be provided based on implied consent, which is the assumption that consent would be given if the parent or guardian were present. The correct answer is option D
Step-by-step explanation:
When a parent or guardian is NOT present at the scene of an unresponsive child, care may be rendered on the basis of implied consent. In emergency situations, when the consent of a parent or guardian cannot be obtained, it is understood that they would want their child to receive necessary medical care.
Therefore, in the absence of an available parent or guardian to provide expressed or informed consent, the law assumes implied consent from the parent for the child's welfare. The correct answer is option D