A licensed practical nurse (LPN) learns that a client intends to leave the facility without the physician's permission. Which should the nurse do first?
A) Report the client's intentions to the team leader.
B) Ask the client to return when needed.
C) Perform discharge documentation for the client.
D) Ask the client to sign a dated release form.
A
Feedback:
The LPN should report the client's intentions to the team leader. The LPN should not ask the client to return when needed, perform discharge documentation for the client, or ask the client to sign a dated release form. The LPN witnesses the client's signature on the dated release form.
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