If a client with psychiatric illness is determined to be incompetent to make decisions affecting his care,
A. staff is required to use their best judgment.
B. no treatment other than custodial care can be provided.
C. the court appoints a guardian to make decisions on his behalf.
D. the doctrine of least restrictive alternative is null and void.
Ans: C. the court appoints a guardian to make decisions on his behalf.
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