A nurse is educating staff members on the laws governing voluntary admissions. Which of the following statements by a staff member indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. "If a client is gravely disabled, they may request admission as a voluntary individual.": Clients who are gravely disabled typically cannot make informed decisions regarding their care, so they would not be eligible for voluntary admission. Voluntary admission requires the client to have the capacity to consent to treatment. B. "If a client under voluntary admission requests to leave, the nurse should contact the provider.": Clients admitted voluntarily have the right to request discharge, but the nurse must notify the healthcare provider to ensure safe discharge planning and evaluate if any legal or medical concerns exist. This statement reflects correct understanding of the legal responsibilities in voluntary admissions. C. "Clients are not required to complete an admission application for voluntary admission.": Voluntary admission generally requires completion of an admission application or consent form to document the client’s agreement to treatment. Omitting this step would not comply with legal or institutional requirements. D. "Clients under the age of 16 require involuntary commitment rather than voluntary admission.": Minors can be admitted voluntarily with parental or guardian consent depending on state law. They do not automatically require involuntary commitment, so this statement reflects a misunderstanding of the regulations surrounding voluntary admission of minors.