The following patients are seen in the emergency department.The psychiatric unit has one bed available.Which patient should the admitting officer recommend for admission to the hospital? The patient who:
A) experiencing dry mouth and tremor related to side effects of haloperidol (Haldol) .
B) experiencing anxiety and a sad mood after a separation from a spouse of 10 years.
C) who self-inflicted a superficial cut on the forearm after a family argument.
D) who is a single parent and hears voices saying,"Smother your infant."
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