A client states, "I am leaving. No one here knows what they are doing." The nurse completing the Against Medical Advice form must:

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The nurse must articulate to the client the dangers associated with leaving the facility if the primary provider is not present. The nurse's notes on this form should reflect the specific advice given to the client, which should include the fact that leaving the facility could aggravate the current condition and complicate future care, result in permanent physical or mental impairment or disability, or result in complications that can cause death.

A Client States, "I Am Leaving