Which Assessment Finding for a Patient in the Community Deserves

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which assessment finding for a patient in the community deserves priority intervention by the psychiatric nurse? The patient:

• A) receives Social Security disability income plus a small check from a trust fund every month.
• B) was absent from two of six planned Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in the past 2 weeks.
• C) lives in an apartment with two patients who attend partial hospitalization programs.
• D) has a sibling who was recently diagnosed with a mental illness.

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Definitions:

Retirement Income Risk

The risk of having insufficient funds to cover expenses in retirement, considering various factors like longevity, inflation, and healthcare costs.

Underfund Liability

The shortfall or deficit when the assets of a fund, like a pension, are insufficient to cover the obligations.

Defined Benefit Plan

A type of pension plan where retirement benefits are determined based on a formula, typically involving salary and service years.

Retirement Plan

A financial agreement designed to provide individuals with income during their retirement years.