Identify the best nursing action when a patient with low health literacy nods but cannot restate instructions.
QUESTION
Which finding requires the nurse to delay discharge and notify the provider?
QUESTION
What is the priority nursing action if a patient refuses the discharge plan and wants to leave?
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ANSWER
Assess decision-making capacity and notify provider; document refusal. Safeguards autonomy while ensuring capacity evaluation and legal documentation for potential risks.