The nurse educator is teaching a group of students about the ethical dilemma of involuntary commitment. Which of the following would the educator use as a situation that would support the use of an involuntary commitment?
1. The client uses profanity when angry
2. The client self-medicates with marijuana
3. The client has threatened family members
4. The client reports auditory hallucinations
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Rationale: Involuntary commitment is reserved for those individuals who are dangerous to self or others or unable to meet their basic needs. The threats to the client's family are considered a danger to others. The client's use of profanity, reports of auditory hallucinations, or the use of marijuana are not criteria for involuntary commitment.
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