Which of the following situations would meet the criteria for involuntary commitment of a patient?

Explanation

• To meet the criteria for involuntary commitment, the patient must be an immediate threat to self or others. 

• Depressed individuals meet the criteria for involuntary commitment only when they become a danger to themselves or others.

• Schizophrenia does not require commitment, and many schizophrenics live alone and do not require hospitalization.

• Leaving a child alone can be classified as child neglect but does not require involuntary commitment.

Visit our website for other NCLEX topics now!