Leandra is brought to a mental health clinic by a neighbor who reports that Leandra has been disoriented for days, and is unable to feed herself or find shelter.The clinic's psychiatrist is MOST likely to ________.

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Given Leandra's disorientation and inability to care for herself, the psychiatrist is most likely to authorize temporary commitment to a mental hospital to stabilize her condition and assess her needs for further treatment. Long-term commitment or sending her home with medication would require more information and assessment than what is provided in the scenario.

Leandra Is Brought to a Mental Health Clinic by a Neighbor