The Nurse Should Refer Which of the Following Patients to a Partial

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse should refer which of the following patients to a partial hospitalization program? A patient who

• A) has a therapeutic lithium level and reports regularly for blood tests and clinic follow-up.
• B) needs psychoeducation for relaxation therapy related to agoraphobia and panic episodes.
• C) spent yesterday in a supervised crisis care center and continues to have active suicidal ideation.
• D) states, "I'm not sure I can avoid using alcohol when my spouse goes to work every morning."

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