When a Patient Demands to Be Discharged Without a Physician's

question 4

Multiple Choice

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

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Definitions:

Side Effects

Unintended and often adverse reactions to a medication or medical treatment.

IV Infusion

The delivery of liquid substances directly into a vein through an intravenous line.

Charting

The process of recording medical and health services information in a patient's file.

Medication Administration Record

A comprehensive report listing the medicines administered to a patient along with the dosages and times of administration.