A Patient Was Admitted Involuntarily

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient was admitted involuntarily.What assumption can the nurse make about the patient?

• A) The patient may leave the unit whenever he or she chooses to do so.
• B) For the first 48 hours, the patient may be compelled to take prescribed medication.
• C) The patient has, through informed consent, agreed to accept treatment and participate fully in care planning.
• D) When admitted, the patient was an imminent danger to self or others or was deemed unable to provide for his or her own basic needs.

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Definitions:

General Tendency

A common or widespread inclination, pattern, or trend among people or phenomena.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that one can detect at least 50% of the time, which varies from one individual to another and for different senses.

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Rare Condition

A health condition or disease that affects a small percentage of the population, often with limited research and treatment options.