Which Patient Meets Criteria for Involuntary Commitment for Psychiatric Treatment

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which patient meets criteria for involuntary commitment for psychiatric treatment? The patient who:

• A) is noncompliant with the treatment regimen.
• B) fraudulently files for bankruptcy.
• C) sold and distributed illegal drugs.
• D) threatens to harm self and others.

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Definitions:

Awareness

The ability to perceive, feel, or be conscious of events, objects, or sensory patterns.

Impulse Control

The ability to resist or delay an impulse, drive, or temptation to act, relevant in the context of various psychiatric conditions.

Rationalizes

The process of justifying behaviors or decisions with plausible explanations, often to make them appear reasonable.

Social Anxiety Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by intense fear of social situations due to perceived judgments by others.