A patient who has the capacity to make rational decisions, although he is dizzy, complains of a headache, and then vomits, declines your care and will not sign the refusal of care form. What is your best action?
A) Document that the patient refuses to sign and leave
B) Have a family member sign as a witness to the refusal
C) Have your partner sign on behalf of the patient
D) Inform the patient that by law he must sign the form
B) Have a family member sign as a witness to the refusal
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).