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

question 11

Multiple Choice

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

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