A client informs the nurse that he wants to discontinue his treatment and go home. Later, the nurse finds the client dressed to leave. Which action should the nurse take in this situation?
a. Call the physician and get his discharge paper signed.
b. Warn the client that he may not be able to access health care again.
c. Let the client go after signing a document stating he is going against medical advice.
d. Restrain the client until his medical treatment is over.
Ans: c. Let the client go after signing a document stating he is going against medical advice.
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