The staff members notify the police that a court-committed patient has eloped.What is the initial action for the staff to take when the patient is returned to the hospital?
A) Discuss with the patient the reason for the elopement.
B) Ask the patient to sign an "against medical advice" release.
C) Request that the patient give written notice of intent to leave.
D) Readmit the patient under the original court-ordered commitment.
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