Which of the following clients most likely has the legal right to refuse treatment?
A) Mrs. Crane, who committed an assault while she was experiencing delusions
B) Terrance, a 20-year-old man who has been admitted to the hospital for the treatment of depression after a suicide attempt
C) Mrs. Lepke, a homeless woman with schizophrenia who was admitted to the hospital with dehydration after refusing to eat for several days
D) Mr. Modesto, who voluntarily entered a substance abuse treatment facility to address his addiction to alcohol
Ans: D
Many people who are psychiatric inpatients have been admitted involuntarily as a result of the threat they pose to themselves or others. Competent clients who admit themselves voluntarily have the right to refuse any treatment prescribed and may initiate their own discharge at any time.
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