Author Question: The primary goal of the therapeutic environment is to return clients to their communities 1. as ... (Read 19 times)

jerry coleman · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The primary goal of the therapeutic environment is to return clients to their communities

1. as soon as possible.
2. before their DRG allotted time expires.
3. as soon as their medications take effect.
4. when they are not considered mentally ill.

Question 2

If illness or hospitalization results in a change in physical appearance, it is likely to have a strong impact on the person's:

a. Attitude
b. Body image
c. Confidence
d. Acceptance of the problem

jessofishing · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
The length of inpatient stays for mental health clients has decreased dramatically.

Answer to Question 2

B
Threats to body image occur with surgery, extensive diagnostic procedures, and acute and chronic illness. Changes in physical appearance also may affect attitude, confidence, and acceptance of the problem, but not as heavily as they affect body image.