Which of the following is true of an "against medical advice" discharge?
A. Only the supervising nurse can determine when a patient is prepared for discharge.
B. Patients can schedule their own discharge time with the nursing assistant; they do not have to wait for a physician's order.
C. It is within a patient's rights to ask to be discharged before the physician thinks the patient is ready.
D. It is within a patient's rights to not follow all discharge instructions.
Answer: C
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