A Patient Refused to Ambulate Postoperatively and Subsequently Developed Bilateral

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient refused to ambulate postoperatively and subsequently developed bilateral pneumonia, causing his hospital stay to be lengthened. After discharge, the patient filed a lawsuit claiming his primary nurse was negligent in allowing him to develop pneumonia. What is the nurse's best defense in this case?

• A) The patient was told that complications could arise when signing the informed consent form.
• B) The patient should have anticipated a longer hospital stay if complications arose.
• C) The patient was aware of the substandard care at the time it occurred.
• D) The patient's conduct contributed to his complications.

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