A nurse on a mental health unit is teaching a newly licensed nurse about client rights. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?

In most jurisdictions and under established nursing standards, a nurse may apply restraints without an immediate physician's prescription when a client poses an imminent danger to themselves or others. The nurse must then obtain a provider's order as soon as possible after applying the restraint — typically within one hour. This provision exists to protect staff and clients during acute emergencies when delay could cause harm. It does not constitute a violation of client rights because it is a narrowly applied emergency exception. The statement that a client receiving mental health treatment cannot refuse medications is incorrect; competent clients retain the right to refuse medications regardless of the care setting. Performing assessments in the hallway violates the client's right to privacy and confidentiality, and is a breach of HIPAA standards. Stating that a client experiencing mania is an exception to client confidentiality is also incorrect — mania alone does not override confidentiality protections; exceptions generally apply when there is a credible threat of harm to an identified third party (Tarasoff principle). Therefore, the statement about applying emergency restraints without a prior prescription correctly reflects the nursing standard and demonstrates understanding of client rights in crisis situations.