The nurse reviews information received about patients during hand-off communication. Which patient situation should the nurse recognize may support the need for involuntary commitment?
1. History of incarceration
2. Self-medication with marijuana
3. Threats made against family members
4. Presence of auditory hallucinations
3. Threats made against family members
Explanation:
Involuntary commitment is reserved for those individuals who are dangerous to themselves or others, or those who are unable to meet their own basic needs. Making threats against family members constitutes a danger to others and may support the need for involuntary commitment. The patient's history of incarceration, reports of auditory hallucinations, or the use of marijuana are not factors that support involuntary commitment.
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