A 25-year-old female was admitted to a facility for the treatment of substance abuse. The admission was ordered by the court after the client attempted to harm her daughter and planned a (second) suicide attempt. A central part of the treatment program is to complete a series of group meetings. On the fifth day of the treatment, the client tells the nurse, "You cannot make me go to this group thing today. I am not going. I am getting out of here." Which of the following is the most appropriate response made by the nurse?
A)"I understand, but I would like to inform you that you may choose not to attend 10% of treatment activities without any consequences."
B)"You are required to stay in the facility; however, you have the right to informed consent in regard to group treatment participation."
C)"You have the right to leave the facility any time you want; however, you need to sign a form stating that you are leaving the facility against medical advice."
D)"You are required by law to attend the meetings. You need to attend the meeting as scheduled."

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The correct answer is: "You are required to stay in the facility; however, you have the right to informed consent in regard to group treatment participation."Although the client was involuntarily admitted to the facility, she has the right to informed choice. A mentally ill client has the right to accept treatment or refuse treatment. She also has the right to privacy, and confidentiality.

A 25-Year-Old Female Was Admitted to a Facility for the Treatment