Author Question: A patient is transferred to a rehabilitation-oriented residential mental health program. Which ... (Read 39 times)

tiara099 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A patient is transferred to a rehabilitation-oriented residential mental health program. Which expected outcome applies to the new care setting?

a. Symptom relief
b. Improved functioning
c. No harm to self or others
d. Attain optimal quality of life

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a group of clients with antisocial and borderline personality disorders. In planning care for these clients, the nurse should remember that:
Select all that apply.

A) These clients are very motivated to change.
B) Personality traits are deeply ingrained and difficult to modify.
C) Medications are available to treat the underlying physiological disturbance.
D) Use of manipulation by the clients makes treatment difficult.
E) Poor impulse control hinders compliance with plan of care.
F) Secondary diagnoses of substance abuse and depression are common.

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

Answer to Question 1

B
A rehabilitation-oriented residential treatment program is a level of care provided during the maintenance stage of treatment in an integrated behavioral continuum of care. The expected outcome of care in this stage is improved functioning, and the overall goal is recovery.

Answer to Question 2

B, D, E, F