This pt isn’t refusing meds though. I’ve been a nurse a long time, only ER but still, putting in note to the ehr instead of doing one’s job is bad practice. They either take it or refuse. In acute care there’s no “probably took it later” option. People can refuse whatever. I tell my patients (who can leave) this isn’t hospital jail but this guy seems to be talking about dumping a cup of pills and leaving.
roguetrick@kbin.social 9 months ago
We're on the same page.
WhiteOakBayou@lemmy.world 9 months ago
Yeah, this reads like an AITA post and the answer to op is yes lol. I feel like this is 100% not an autonomy issue like op said either. This is hopefully the pt’s home meds or something but what if it was something that needs levels? The 5 rights are for pt safety and right time is one of the easiest to remember. I think your reply explains it best.