Management of CareQuestion 899 of 2368
Which legal protection is in place for a client who is involuntarily admitted for mental health care?
- The nurse alone certifies the need for care
- A family member's request is enough for commitment
- The client gives up the right to legal counsel
- Two physicians must certify the client's mental health status
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Correct answer: Two physicians must certify the client's mental health status
Involuntary commitment is serious, so the client has strict legal protections, including certification by two physicians and the right to legal counsel.
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