An incarcerated client with a chronic mental illness is being ...

[JMatthes]

An incarcerated client with a chronic mental illness is being discharged from the forensic unit at the state mental hospital.
 
  The nurse case manager uses resources to facilitate the most seamless transition into society. The nurse should make arrangements for the provision of what aftercare services?
  A) Application for employment with an employment agency
  B) Day rehabilitation at the community mental health center
  C) Enrollment in a local vocational school
  D) Contact numbers for the local police department

Question 2

The nurse is advocating for the most effective and comprehensive treatment plan for a man with bipolar disorder.
 
  He is being held in the forensic unit of the hospital because he has been convicted of theft. Recognizing that many factors influence the patient's treatment and health maintenance after discharge, the nurse should plan to do which of the following?
  A) Request that a personality profile be performed to better understand the patient's behavior.
  B) Contact family members on a regular basis to discuss their experiences related to the patient.
  C) Take the patient's comprehensive health history on admission.
  D) Refer aftercare planning to the patient's parole officer.

[fatboyy09]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
Dvoskin and Broaddus (1993) have proposed a mental health care model for the efficient and systematic treatment of the mentally ill offender. This approach advocates a seamless continuum of services that includes the prison setting and satellite services within the community, linking correctional and parole staff with community mental health care providers.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Too often, clinical practice with forensic clients occurs apart from family and the community. Families frequently experience guilt and blame themselves for the crimes of their relatives. Support, guidance, and psychoeducational programs are important strategies to adopt when working with family members.