Valerie has attempted suicide on four separate occasions in the past month.Her family has approached a judge asking for legal intervention to protect Valerie from hurting herself.In this case,it is likely that the judge will

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Valerie's repeated suicide attempts indicate that she is at risk of harming herself. In such cases, a judge may order for involuntary commitment to a psychiatric facility to ensure her safety and provide her with appropriate mental health treatment. A and C are not appropriate options because they involve making judgments about Valerie's mental state that are not necessarily backed by evidence. D is not appropriate because the concern is about Valerie's safety, not the safety of others.

Valerie Has Attempted Suicide on Four Separate Occasions in the Past