When a patient demands to be discharged without a physician's order and is leaving the unit with his belongings, what should the nurse ask the patient to sign?
a. A form exercising the patient's rights
b. A discharge against medical advice form
c. An informed consent
d. An advanced directive
ANS: B
If a doctor cannot convince the patient to stay, the patient should sign an against medical advice form.
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