RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 898 of 2368

A client is under emergency admission to a psychiatric facility. For which treatment must the team obtain a court order or consent from the client or legal guardian?

  1. Psychotropic medication for a client who remains a danger
  2. Evaluation by the provider
  3. Electroconvulsive therapy
  4. Consultation with an attorney
Show answer

Correct answer: Electroconvulsive therapy

During an emergency admission, medication may be forced if the client stays dangerous, but invasive procedures like ECT need a court order or consent.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Concepts: Admission for Care. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026