Upon entrance into a mental health care system, clients are ...

[Davideckstein7]

Upon entrance into a mental health care system, clients are thoroughly assessed, and this is followed by the development of a mental health treatment plan. Which of the following are purposes of the treatment plan? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Proof of care for insurance reimbursement purposes
  b. A means of monitoring the client's progress
  c. An instrument for communication and coordination of care
  d. A guide for planning and implementation of care
  e. Evaluating the effectiveness of interventions

Question 2

Which assessment findings would be expected for a patient diagnosed with bipolar I disorder?
 
  a. Rapid cycling
  b. Major depression and acute mania
  c. Major depression and/or hypomania
  d. Hypomania and/or minor depression

[kkenney]

Answer to Question 1

B, C, D, E
Purposes of the treatment plan include serving as a means of monitoring the client's progress, acting as an instrument for communication and coordination of care, serving as a guide for planning and implementation of care, and providing a way to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. Documentation for reimbursement purposes is not a primary goal of the treatment plan.

Answer to Question 2

B
Bipolar I disorder is diagnosed when the patient has had one episode of mania alternating with major depression. Bipolar I disorder may or may not be rapid cycling in nature.