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“Chemical restraint” means the administration of drugs to a person for the specific and exclusive purpose of controlling an acute or episodic behavior that places the person or others at a risk of harm when less restrictive alternative intervention techniques have failed to limit or control the behavior. The term does not include the administration of drugs prescribed by a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse as standard treatment for the mental or physical condition of the person.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 34. Education § 394.355. “Chemical restraint” defined - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-34-education/nv-rev-st-394-355/
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