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Title: During morning rounds the nurse notes that a client is packing clothing and personal items in ...
Post by: cukako on Apr 4, 2017
During morning rounds the nurse notes that a client is packing clothing and personal items in preparation for leaving the hospital. What should the nurse do with the signed against medical advice form?
A) Fax it to the healthcare provider's office
B) Place it on the client's medical record
C) Send it to the Risk Management department
D) Send a copy to the organization's legal department


Title: Re: During morning rounds the nurse notes that a client is packing clothing and personal items in ...
Post by: creedo on Apr 4, 2017
B
Explanation:  A) The healthcare provider does not need a copy of the signed against medical advice form.
B) A signed "against medical advice" form should be placed on the client's medical record.
C) The Risk Management department does not need a copy of the signed against medical advice form.
D) The legal department does not need a copy of the signed against medical advice form.