A 15-year-old female is brought by her mother to see an advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurse. The mother demands that her daughter be admitted for treatment of "behavior problems."
The mother says her daughter stays out until 4 a.m. and is hanging out with "bad" kids. The nurse should recommend:
1. Involuntary commitment
2. That the mother begin therapy
3. That the mother and daughter agree to outpatient therapy
4. That the mother take the daughter for emergency admission
ANS: 3
Based on the client's right to use of the least restrictive treatment alternative, the choice is clear that outpatient treatment would be most appropriate. Admission (options 1 and 4) is reserved for those who are a danger to self or others.
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