When a Patient's Family Asks Why Their Chronically Mentally Ill

question 14

Multiple Choice

When a patient's family asks why their chronically mentally ill adult child is being discharged to a community-based living facility,the nurse responds:

• A) "It is a way to meet the need for social support."
• B) "It is too expensive to keep stabilized patients in acute care settings."
• C) "This type of facility will provide the specialized care that is needed."
• D) "Being out in the community will help provide hope and purpose for living."

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