A patient wants to sign himself out of the hospital against medical advice (AMA). After talking with the patient at length, you determine that the patient is fully aware of all the ramifications of this decision
What would the nurse do as a patient advocate?
A) Refuse to help the patient leave the hospital.
B) Try to talk the patient out of the decision.
C) Call the security guard to detain the patient.
D) Make sure the patient has a follow-up appointment.
D
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