After 96 hours involuntary commitment, what action regarding consent?

• A. The physician must sign the consent.
• B. Consent is not required.
• C. The client must sign consent for hospitalization.
• D. The nurse must sign the consent.

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is that after a 96-hour involuntary hold, the patient’s own consent is needed to continue hospitalization if they are capable of making medical decisions. The person who signs consent should be the patient, not a clinician or nurse. A physician can provide information and recommendations, but consent for ongoing hospitalization comes from the patient. If the patient cannot consent, the next step would involve the appropriate legal process or guardianship mechanisms.