State Laws Permit Involuntary Commitment When All of the Following

question 92

Multiple Choice

State laws permit involuntary commitment when all of the following conditions have been met EXCEPT

• A) a person has a mental illness and is in need of treatment.
• B) a person is dangerous to himself/herself or others and is in need of treatment.
• C) a person is unable to care for himself/herself.
• D) a person asks to be admitted to a mental hospital.

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