Which Patient Would Be Most Appropriate to Refer for Assertive

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which patient would be most appropriate to refer for assertive community treatment (ACT) ? A patient diagnosed with:

• A) a phobic fear of crowded places.
• B) a single episode of major depression.
• C) a catastrophic reaction to a tornado in the community.
• D) paranoid schizophrenia and four hospitalizations in the past year.

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