A hospitalized client with a history of alcohol abuse tells a nurse, "I am leaving now. I have to go. I don't want any more treatment. I have things that I have to do right away." The client has not been dischagred. The clientis scheduled for an important diagnostic test to be performed in 1 hour. After the nurse discusses the client's concerns with the client, the client dresses and begins to walk out of the hospital room. The appropriate nursing action is to:
A. Call the nursing supervisor
B. Call security to block all exit areas.
C. Restrain the client until the physician can be reached.
D. Tell the client that the client cannot return to this hospital again if the client leaves now.
Answer: A. Call the nursing supervisor
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