A Hospitalized Client with a History of Alcohol Abuse Tells

A hospitalized client with a history of alcohol abuse tells the nurse, "I am leaving now. I don't want help. I have other things to attend to that are more important." The nurse attempts to discuss the client's concerns, but the client dresses and begins to walk out of the hospital room. The nurse should take which of the following actions at this time?

A) Call the nursing supervisor.
B) Restrain the client, and call the physician.
C) Call security to block the exits to the nursing unit.
D) Tell the client that readmission is not possible after leaving against medical advice (AMA) .