To best respect the mentally ill patient's rights, no restricting intervention can be imple-mented without:
a. First securing the patient's informed consent
b. Proof that the patient is a danger to self or others
c. Initially attempting to secure the patient's cooperation
d. Securing an order from the patient's psychiatric care provider
ANS: B
Mentally ill persons who are disturbed or actively psychotic are not required to obtain psy-chiatric treatment unless they are a threat to themselves or others. In cases where safety is a concern, informed consent is not required and actions can be approved by the care provider postintervention.
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