A Family Discusses the Impact of a Seriously Mental Ill

question 15

Multiple Choice

A family discusses the impact of a seriously mental ill member.Insurance partially covered treatment expenses,but the family spent much of their savings for care.The patient's sibling says,"My parents have no time for me." The parents are concerned that when they are older,there will be no one to care for the patient.Which response by the nurse would be most helpful?

• A) Acknowledge their concerns and consult with the treatment team about ways to bring the patient's symptoms under better control.
• B) Give them names of financial advisors that could help them save or borrow sufficient funds to leave a trust fund to care for their loved one.
• C) Refer them to crisis intervention services to learn ways to manage caregiver stress and provide titles of some helpful books for families.
• D) Discuss benefits of participating in National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) programs and ways to help the patient become more independent.

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Definitions:

Promissory Estoppel

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Restitution

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