A Homeless Patient Diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness

question 18

Multiple Choice

A homeless patient diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness became suspicious and delusional. The patient was given depot antipsychotic medication and housing was arranged at a local shelter. After 2 weeks, which statement by the patient indicates significant improvement?

• A) "I am feeling safe and comfortable here. Nobody bothers me."
• B) "They will not let me drink. They have many rules in the shelter."
• C) "Those guys are always watching me. I think someone stole my shoes."
• D) "That shot made my arm sore. I'm not going to take any more of them."

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