While doing a 24-hour chart check, the LPN/LVN notes a patient was admitted to a mental health unit on an involuntary status. The nurse becomes aware that this type of admission could be because the patient attempted to do the following:
A.
Presented harm to self.
B.
Scheduled this admission.
C.
Signed an informed consent.
D.
Looked at several facilities prior to this admission.
ANS: A
The patient is confined to the facility due to being a harm to himself or herself. The goal is to maintain patient safety.
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