Explain that you will assist with transferring the client

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Problem: A client diagnosed with schizophrenia had decompensated, and arrives at the PMHNP's office with a concerned relative. The client is hallucinating, paranoid, and has had aggressive behaviors at home, but denies active suicidality. A local hospital bed is not available, although a more distant placement is possible. The client and relative would like to have the client placed locally. Which of the following actions is safest? Group of answer choices Permit the client's relative to take the client home until a local hospital bed is available. Call 911 and request an ambulance to transfer the client from your office to the available hospital under an involuntary commitment order. Recommend immediate admission to the available hospital bed, and review the need for involuntary commitment if the client and relative do not agree to the plan. Instruct the relative to take the client immediately to the available hospital. Explain that you will assist with transferring the client to a local hospital when a bed is available.

Reference no: EM133699581

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