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The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Been

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The nurse is caring for a patient who has been prescribed warfarin (Coumadin) therapy after being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. The patient tells the nurse that he doesn't want to take any more pills and asks what could happen if he doesn't fill the prescription. What is the nurse's best response?


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A non-monetary court order to take or refrain from taking specific actions, granted when money damages are insufficient.

Accord and Satisfaction

A legal agreement between parties to settle a dispute by agreeing on an alternative obligation other than what was originally owed.

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The act of replacing an existing obligation with a new one, effectively transferring the rights and duties to a third party.

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