An inpatient client, whom the treatment team has determined to be a danger to self, gives notice of intention to leave the hospital. What information should the nurse recognize as having an impact on the treatment team's next action?
A. State law determines how long a psychiatric facility can hold a client.
B. Federal law determines if the client is competent.
C. The client's family involvement will determine if discharge is possible.
D. Hospital policies will determine treatment team actions.
ANS: A
Most states commonly cite that in an emergency a client who is dangerous to self or others may be involuntarily hospitalized.
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