A client informs the nurse that he is leaving the health care facility because he is not satisfied with the treatment. The nurse knows that the client's treatment is incomplete and further testing and evaluations are scheduled. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate to prevent false imprisonment?
a. Call the physician to speed up the discharge process.
b. Restrain the client to prevent him from leaving.
c. Ask the client to sign a release without medical approval.
d. Tell the client that he will not be able to get access again.
Answer: c. Ask the client to sign a release without medical approval.
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