A 42-year-old female has had 12 hospitalizations for chronic schizophrenia. Since being dis-charged 9 days ago, she appears poorly motivated and sits around her house most of the day
Her brother asked the advanced practice nurse to arrange for her to be committed because he thinks she needs more treatment. The nurse evaluates the data and informs the brother that she cannot be committed because:
1. It has been less than 2 weeks since her discharge
2. There is no evidence she is a danger to herself or others
3. She has used up her managed care insurance coverage
4. She has not voluntarily requested hospitalization
ANS: 2
Emergency or judicial commitments are reserved for individuals who pose a threat to self or oth-ers. Options 1 and 3 are irrelevant. Option 4 is unnecessary.
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