TEST BANK FOR DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING, 10TH EDITION

TEST BANK FOR DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSING, 10TH EDITION 31. After disturbing the peace, an aggressive, disoriented, unkempt, homeless individual is escorted to an emergency department by police. The client threatens suicide. Which criteria enable a physician to consider involuntary commitment? Select all that apply. 1. The client is a danger to others. 2. The client is homeless. 3. The client is disruptive to the community. 4. The client is gravely disabled and unable to meet basic needs. 5. The client is suicidal. ANS: 1, 4, 5 Chapter: Chapter 5, Ethical and Legal Issues Objective: Discuss legal issues relevant to psychiatric-mental health nursing. Heading: Involuntary Commitment The Mentally Ill Person in Need of Treatment Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Analysis Client Need: Safe and Effective Care Environment Management of Care Cognitive Level: Analysis