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    Ati nurs 541 mental health proctored exam(behavioral health)

    A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has major depressive disorder and is seeking voluntary admission to an acute mental health facility. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Voluntary admission does not remove a patient’s right to refuse treatment; informed consent is still required for all medications and procedures. B. Clients admitted voluntarily retain the right to make decisions about their care, including providing informed consent for treatments and medications. This statement accurately reflects the client’s rights. C. Healthcare providers are not allowed to disclose patient admission information without consent; confidentiality is maintained. D. Voluntary patients have the right to request discharge, usually with a short notice period, even before a formal discharge summary is completed.

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