A person may not administer a psychoactive medication to a patient who refuses to take the medication voluntarily unless
a. the patient is in need of medication related to an emergency.
b. the patient is under an order authorizing the administration of the medication regardless of the patient's refusal.
c. Both a and b.
c. Neither a nor b.
Answer: c. Both a and b.
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