Which of the following circumstances, when it occurs on an inpatient mental health unit, would be considered false imprisonment?
a. An alert and oriented client is confined to his room after being loud and argumentative with another client in the recreation area.
b. Restraints are placed on a client who has been admitted in a lethargic state because of misuse of medications and who has fallen three times since admission.
c. A client is housed in a private room with visual monitors after attempting suicide at home on the previous day.
d. An alert and oriented client who was admitted for a 72-hour involuntary commitment is prevented from leaving the facility 2 days after admission.
A
The client cannot be confined to his room if he did not pose a threat to himself or others, or if no contract was made with the client regarding consequences for inappropriate behavior. All of the other options are appropriate because they follow guidelines for client safety.
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