Multiple Choice
After suffering a myocardial infarction,a 37-year-old executive demands premature discharge from the hospital.He tells the nurse,"Just give me my prescriptions and let me get back to work." Which is the most appropriate nursing reply?
A) "To ensure improved health,we need to discuss diet,medication,exercise,and lifestyle changes before you are discharged."
B) "You will not be allowed to leave the hospital without getting your physician's approval for early discharge."
C) "We will discharge you quickly so that the stress you are experiencing will not cause more serious heart damage."
D) "Prior to discharge,we will need to discuss job stress,your finances,and the possibility of an early retirement."
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