Multiple Choice
A patient who is alert and oriented is threatening to leave the hospital against medical advice (AMA) .What action should the nurse take?
A) Forcibly detain and restrain the patient.
B) Administer a sedative hypnotic medication.
C) Prevent patient from leaving until an AMA form is signed.
D) Notify the health care provider that the patient is threatening to leave AMA.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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