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LCritchfi

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The document in which the role and responsibilities of the LPN/LVN are identified is the:
 
  a. NLN Accreditation Standards.
  b. Nurse Practice Act.
  c. NAPNE Code.
  d. American Nurses' Association Code.

Question 2

When a patient demands to be discharged without a physician's order and is leaving the unit with his belongings, the nurse should ask the patient to sign a(n):
 
  a. form exercising patient's rights.
  b. discharge against medical advice form.
  c. informed consent.
  d. advanced directive.



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Answer to Question 1

B
The LPN/LVN functions under the Nurse Practice Act.

Answer to Question 2

B
If a doctor cannot convince the patient to stay, the patient should sign an against medical advice form.



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