According to the 1975 case of O'Connor v. Donaldson, a nondangerous mentally ill individual

A. must be given medication to control the possibility of dangerous tendencies developing.
B. cannot be confined in an institution if capable of functioning safely on the outside.
C. must be confined in an institution in case a violent episode occurs.
D. can be released from an institution only if relatives agree to provide care.


Answer: B

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