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Which response from the nurse would provide appropriate information about the civil rights afforded to a legally incompetent patient?

a. The patient has the right to refuse antipsychotic medications.
b. The patient is hospitalized for up to 5 months without an interim court appearance.
c. The patient has a right to file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus.
d. The patient must be certified as legally insane by a primary health care provider.
e. The patient must be able to provide informed consent for hospitalization.