A nurse is providing information to a client who is seeking voluntary admission to a mental health facility. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

Choice A reason: In voluntary admission, the client retains the right to request discharge. They are not confined until the provider discharges them unless they are deemed unsafe, in which case the admission may be converted to involuntary. Therefore, this statement is inaccurate. Choice B reason: Voluntary admission does not remove the client’s right to refuse treatment. Clients must still consent to interventions, and refusal must be respected unless there is a legal order or emergency situation. Choice C reason: Informed consent is a fundamental principle of patient rights. Even after voluntary admission, the client must be educated about proposed treatments, risks, and alternatives, and must agree before interventions are carried out. This ensures autonomy and ethical care. Choice D reason: Providers are not required to notify employers of a client’s admission. Confidentiality laws protect patient privacy, and disclosure without consent would violate ethical and legal standards.