Even after a lengthy discussion concerning the ramifications, a patient wants to leave the hospital against medical advice (AMA). What would the nurse do in the role of patient advocate?
A) Encourage the patient to wait until morning to leave the hospital
B) Ask family members to help talk the patient out of the decision
C) Call the security guard to escort the patient off hospital property
D) Make sure the patient has appropriate follow-up appointments
Answer: D) Make sure the patient has appropriate follow-up appointments
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