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You Are Caring for a Patient Who Demands to Be

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You are caring for a patient who demands to be released from the hospital immediately. The patient was admitted voluntary for an anxiety disorder. What actions should the nurse take next?


A) Tell the patient that discharge is not possible at this time.
B) Call the patient's family.
C) Notify the physician.
D) Persuade the patient to stay.

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