When planning community health care for a chronically mentally ...

[Jramos095]

When planning community health care for a chronically mentally ill client, which factor is most significant?
 
  1. Care should be provided in the least restrictive environment possible.
  2. Clients with similar disturbances should be housed together.
  3. Clients must understand instructions in accessing the crisis line.
  4. Family members should supervise the client's activity when possible.

Question 2

A client with severe and persistent schizophrenia recently moved to the area and was admitted to the hospital because of noncompliance in taking his prescribed medications.
 
  Which individual in the community will be responsible for overseeing the client's treatment plan after he is discharged from the hospital?
  1. The physician
  2. The case manager
  3. The home health aide
  4. A legally appointed guardian

[micaelaswann]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1
A mandate exists that gives clients the right to receive care in the least restrictive environment possible. 2. No data exist to support this. 3. Some clients are unable to use this service, whereas others would abuse it. 4. Family members are not always available nor are they always the best qualified.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
The case manager assumes a coordinating role in the home setting and is responsible for oversee-ing the treatment plan. 1. The physician does not assume this role. 3. No data exist to indicate the need for an aide. In addition, case management is a complex responsibility and is better suited to a professional. 4. A legal guardian would not likely have the expertise to manage care.