Which Nursing Statement Best Describes the Current Nature of Mental

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which nursing statement best describes the current nature of mental health care in the community?

• A)"All homeless people have a history of institutionalization and are frequently admitted to acute care settings."
• B)"In the United States,the rate of serious mental illness in the prison population is the same as the general population."
• C)"The deinstitutionalization movement in the United States was successful in transitioning clients into the community."
• D)"Today,the majority of clients admitted to psychiatric hospitals are in a crisis stage,and the treatment goal is stabilization."

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