A 25-year-old client who is psychotic and refusing treatment has been administered medication against his will. To make this determination, mental health professionals had to consider:
a) If the client posed an imminent danger to himself or others
b) If the client could be trusted to do no harm to himself or others
c) If the client was able to sign a no-harm contract
d) If the client could be physically restrained
Answer: A
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