A client is involuntarily committed without a court order. The nurse understands that the emergency, short-term hospitalization can occur for how long?
A) A maximum of 24 hours
B) 48 to 92 hours
C) 3 to 5 days
D) 1 week
Ans: B
Although commitment procedures vary among states, most have provisions for an emergency, short-term hospitalization of 48 to 92 hours authorized by a certified mental health provider without a court order. At the end of that period, the individual must either agree to voluntary treatment or extended commitment procedures are initiated.
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