In the Situation Presented, Which Nursing Intervention Constitutes False Imprisonment

question 8

Multiple Choice

In the situation presented, which nursing intervention constitutes false imprisonment?

• A)The client is combative and will not redirect stating, "No one can stop me from leaving." The nurse seeks the physician's order after the client is restrained.
• B)The client has been consistently seeking the attention of the nurse much of the day.The nurse institutes seclusion.
• C)A psychotic client, admitted in an involuntary status, runs off the psychiatric unit.The nurse runs after the client and the client agrees to return.
• D)A client hospitalized as an involuntary admission attempts to leave the unit.The nurse calls the security team and they prevent the client from leaving.