A client is admitted to the psychiatric department on an emergency commitment. The client's spouse asks the nurse, "What is going to happen to my spouse? Can I take my spouse home now?" Which information should the nurse provide?

. Discharge requires more than business office arrangements; clinical and legal criteria must be met first. B. A psychiatric evaluation is required to determine if continued hospitalization is necessary beyond the emergency commitment period. This evaluation guides further treatment and discharge planning. C. Emergency commitments typically last a few days (usually 48–72 hours), not up to 90 days. D. Hospitalization is not automatically mandated until a court hearing; legal procedures vary by jurisdiction and the client’s condition.