NCLEX PN Coordinated Care Questions

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A client is refusing to stay in the hospital because he does not agree with his healthcare treatment plan. The nurse stops the client from leaving due to concern for his health. Which of these legal charges could the nurse face?

A. False imprisonment, as the nurse is not allowing the client to leave as he has decided to. B. Malpractice, as the nurse is intentionally keeping the patient from making his own decisions, thus violating that nursing duty. C. Invasion of privacy, as the nurse is getting involved in the patient's private decisions regarding healthcare. D. Negligence, as the nurse ignored the clients right to choose with regard to his healthcare.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Refusing to let a client leave against medical advice (AM
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