A nurse is caring for a forensic client who is unfit to stand trial. After one year of hospitalization, which intervention is next for this client?

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An individual cannot be "unfit" forever. If fitness cannot be attained within one year, a hearing must be held and the facts of the alleged crime are presented to a judge who rules on the case. If the charges are dismissed, the judge could order a civil commitment. If there is sufficient evidence to convict, the individual could be sent back to the hospital for further treatment to attain fitness. The maximum length of this additional treatment is based on the severity of the charge.

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