Author Question: A patient states he does not want medical care, but you believe he is not able to make this ... (Read 27 times)

mrsjacobs44 · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

A patient states he does not want medical care, but you believe he is not able to make this decision. You take his vital signs, despite his objections. The patient would most likely have a claim against you for:

A) assault or battery.
B) false imprisonment.
C) abandonment.
D) negligence.

Question 2

If an elderly patient's mental status decreases in the level of responsiveness, it may be the first indication of shock.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false