The nurse enters a client’s room, and the client immediately demands to be released from the hospital. During review of the client’s record, the nurse notes that the client was admitted 2 days ago for...

The nurse enters a client’s room, and the client immediately demands to be released from the hospital. During review of the client’s record, the nurse notes that the client was admitted 2 days ago for the treatment of an anxiety disorder and that the admission was a voluntary one. The nurse reports the findings to the registered nurse (RN) and expects that the RN will take which action?

1. Call the client’s family.

2. Persuade the client to stay a few more days.

3. Contact the primary health care provider (PHCP).

4. Tell the client that discharge is not possible at this time.