Review Question - QID 212850

A 33-year-old man presents to the emergency department after a head-on motor vehicle collision. The patient is unconscious and is intubated and mechanically ventilated. His vitals are acutely unstable, and a FAST exam is notable for the finding in Figure A. The patient is prepared for transfusion and emergency surgery. Prior to transfusion, nursing notes that the patient is a Jehovah’s witness according to the chart; however, there is no other information available regarding the patient’s preferences, and the physician is unable to contact a healthcare proxy or family member to verify the patient’s wishes. Which of the following is the best next step in management?