The nurse is planning care for a client who voluntarily admitted herself for treatment of mood
disorder. The understanding that will serve as a basis for planning is that the client is
a. considered incompetent.
b. not considered dangerous to self or others.
c. able to refuse antipsychotic medications.
d. not subject to the least restrictive alternative doctrine.
ANS: C
Voluntary clients are considered competent and have the right to make treatment decisions. Option
A: Voluntary clients are considered competent. Option B: Admission status is not a determinant of
dangerousness. Option D: All clients are subject to the least restrictive alternative doctrine.
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