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A Person Who Has Been Brought to the Emergency Room

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A person who has been brought to the emergency room after being struck by a car insists on leaving, although the doctor has advised him to be hospitalized overnight. The nurse caring for this patient should:

A person who has been brought to the emergency room after being struck by a car insists on leaving, although the doctor has advised him to be hospitalized overnight. The nurse caring for this patient should:


A) have him sign a Leave Against Medical Advice (AMA) form.
B) tell him that he cannot leave until the doctor releases him.
C) immediately begin the process of involuntary committal.
D) contact the person's health care proxy to assist in the decision-making process.

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