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 nurses 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.
Question 2
After disturbing the peace, an aggressive, disoriented, unkempt, homeless individual is escorted to an emergency department by police.
The client threatens suicide. Which criteria would enable a physician to consider involuntary commitment? Select all that apply.
A. Being dangerous to others
B. Being homeless
C. Being disruptive to the community
D. Being gravely disabled and unable to meet basic needs
E. Being suicidal
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