Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted and diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client tells the nurse she has decided to go home. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Having the client sign an AMA form documents informed refusal. Sedatives are inappropriate, provider prescriptions aren't required, and security escalates unnecessarily.