An appropriate question for the nurse to ask to assess ...

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An appropriate question for the nurse to ask to assess situational support is
 
  a. Has anything upsetting occurred in the last few days?
  b. What led you to seek help at this time?
  c. How does this problem affect your life?
  d. Who can be helpful to you during this time?

Question 2

The brother of a client who is severely and persistently mentally ill with bipolar disorder asks why
  the client has been assigned a case manager. The nurse's reply should cite the major advantage of
  the use of case management as
 
  a. The case manager can modify traditional psychotherapy for homeless clients..
  b. With one coordinator of services, resources can be more efficiently used..
  c. The case manager can focus on social skills training and esteem building..
  d. The case manager can adjust medication dosage to manage side effects..

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Answer to Question 1

D
Only option D focuses on situational support. Options A, B, and C focus on the client's perception
of the precipitating event.

Answer to Question 2

B
The case manager not only provides entrance into the system of care, he or she can coordinate the
multiple referrals that so often confuse the severely and persistently mentally ill client and the
client's family. Case management promotes efficient use of services. The other options are lesser
advantages or may be irrelevant.