You are caring for a trauma client in the emergency department who came in with their adult cousin and two friends, and is unable to provide informed consent for surgery. Next of kin is not able to be reached and the client's condition is deteriorating rapidly. What is the next action that should be taken?
a) Obtain consent from the client's cousin
b) Wait for the spouse to return the call
c) Do not obtain consent and proceed with surgery
d) Obtain consent from the client's friend