A patient holds a knife to the throat and tells a family member that voices are telling the patient to commit suicide. In which way should this patient be admitted to the hospital?
1. Commitment
2. Temporary admission
3. Observational admission
4. Emergency involuntary admission
4. Emergency involuntary admission
Explanation:
The patient is a danger to self at this time and may be admitted as an emergency involuntary admission. A temporary or observational admission is indicated for diagnosis and treatment in non-emergent situations. Commitment is a long-term involuntary admission that requires higher procedural safeguards.
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