You are answering a USMLE-style medical question. Question: A 61-year-old man complaining of unexplained bleeding by from the mouth is escorted to the emergency department by corrections officers. Upon examination patient states he feels nauseated as he begins to retch violently and vomit bright red blood. His past medical history is remarkable for cirrhosis secondary to alcohol abuse and untreated hepatitis C. His current blood pressure is 90/50 mm Hg, heart rate is 128/min, and oxygen saturation in room air is 88%. On further questioning, he states that he is scared to die and wants everything done to save his life. IV fluids are initiated and packed RBCs are ordered. You begin to review his labs and notice and he has elevated beta-hydroxybutyrate, ammonia, and lactate. What would be the appropriate response to the patient? Options: A) Consult an ethics committee to determine whether to resuscitate the patient B) Accept the patient's wishes and appoint and get a psych evaluation. C) Accept the patient's wishes and ensure he receives appropriate care. D) Obtain an emergency order from a judge to initiate resuscitation. Reply with ONLY the letter of the correct answer (A, B, C, or D). No explanation.

C
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