A patient refused to ambulate postoperatively and subsequently developed bilateral pneumonia, causing his hospital stay to be lengthened
After discharge, the patient filed a lawsuit claiming his primary nurse was negligent in allowing him to develop pneumonia. What is the nurse's best defense in this case? 1. The patient was told that complications could arise when signing the informed consent form.
2. The patient should have anticipated a longer hospital stay if complications arose.
3. The patient was aware of the substandard care at the time it occurred.
4. The patient's conduct contributed to his complications.
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Rationale: While the patient assumes risk with informed consent, which could be a potential defense, the patient did not follow advice or instructions.
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