The nurse would refer which patient to a partial hospitalization ...

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The nurse would refer which patient to a partial hospitalization program? A patient who:
 
  a. spent yesterday in a supervised crisis care center and continues to be actively suicidal.
  b. needs psychoeducation for relaxation therapy related to agoraphobia and panic episodes.
  c. has a therapeutic lithium level and reports regularly for blood tests and clinic follow-up.
  d. states, I'm not sure I can avoid using alcohol when my spouse goes to work every morning.

Question 2

One begins to prefer being high to other activities during which stage of addiction?
 
  a. The early stage
  b. The middle stage
  c. The late stage
  d. The chronic stage

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Answer to Question 1

D
This patient could profit from the structure and supervision provided by spending the day at the partial hospitalization program. During the evening, at night, and on weekends, the spouse could assume responsibility for supervision. A suicidal patient needs inpatient hospitalization. The other patients can be served in the community.

Answer to Question 2

A
These behaviors are typically seen in the early stage of addiction. Tolerance to the substance develops in the middle stage. The late stage is also known as the chronic stage, in which the need for the substance causes loss of control over one's behavior.

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