A gravely disabled psychiatric patient has a guardian. What is the essential implication for nursing care?

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Guardians make decisions on behalf of the patient and represent the patient in treatment planning meetings. Guardianship affects clinical care, as previously mentioned. The guardian has the right to refuse treatment for the patient. The patient cannot override the guardian's judgment, because the patient is considered incompetent.

A Gravely Disabled Psychiatric Patient Has a Guardian