A client was brought to the emergency department by police after neighbors complained he was loud and disruptive. The client is paranoid and upset and states, "No one can be trusted"
Which of the criteria for involuntary admission does this client meet? A) Dangerous to self
B) Dangerous to others
C) Gravely disabled
D) He doesn't clearly meet any of the necessary criteria.
D
Feedback: Having a mental illness alone is not sufficient for an involuntary commitment. In this situation, the client is not a danger to himself or others, and is not gravely disabled.
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