Question

A client informs the nurse that he is leaving the healthcare facility because he is not satisfied with the treatment. The nurse knows that the client's treatment is incomplete and further testing and evaluations are scheduled. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate to prevent false imprisonment?

a) Restrain the client to prevent him from going
b) Call the physician to speed up the discharge process
c) Ask the client to sign a "release without medical approval"
d) Tell the client that he will not be able to get access again

Answer 1

The nurse should ask the client to sign a 'release without medical approval' to prevent false imprisonment.

Step-by-step explanation:

The most appropriate action for the nurse to prevent false imprisonment in this situation is to ask the client to sign a 'release without medical approval.' Option c) is the correct choice because it allows the client to leave voluntarily, even if the treatment is incomplete. By signing the release, the client affirms that they are making an informed decision to leave without completing the treatment and evaluations.

Restraint is not an appropriate action as it would violate the client's autonomy and can be considered false imprisonment. Calling the physician to speed up the discharge process doesn't address the client's dissatisfaction with the treatment and may not be a valid reason for discharge. Telling the client that they will not be able to get access again is manipulative and doesn't respect the client's right to leave.