An Inpatient Client,whom the Treatment Team Has Determined to Be

question 1

Multiple Choice

An inpatient client,whom the treatment team has determined to be a danger to self,gives notice of intent 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 the length of time a psychiatric facility can hold a client.
• B)Federal law determines if the client is competent enough to be discharged.
• C)The client's family will be involved to determine if discharge is possible.
• D)Hospital policies will determine treatment team actions.

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