A client receives a court order for commitment. Which of the following best exemplifies the concept of "least restrictive environment"?
A) Involuntary commitment to an outpatient community mental health center
B) Medication administration for sedation so the client cannot get out of bed
C) Placing the client in a locked, padded room in response to threats of self-harm
D) Allowing the client to make the decision about whether treatment is necessary
Ans: A
An example of the concept of "least restrictive environment" is the involuntary commitment of a client to an outpatient mental health center. Medications cannot be given unnecessarily, such as to keep a client in bed. An individual cannot be restrained or locked in a room unless all other "less restrictive" interventions are attempted first. Allowing the client to make decisions about treatment reflects his or her right for self-determination.
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