A Patient Who Is Admitted Involuntarily with Bipolar Disorder, Manic

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient who is admitted involuntarily with bipolar disorder, manic phase, refuses a prescribed dose of lithium. The nurse assembles a show of force and intimidates the patient into taking the medication. As an outcome of this action, the patient:

• A) will experience lessened mania.
• B) can bring civil suit for assault and battery.
• C) can sue the hospital for false imprisonment.
• D) has no recourse, because the medication is in the interest of the patient's welfare.

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