A 50-year-old man suffering from schizophrenia and depression for the last 30 years is treated on an outpatient basis. What is the primary goal for his treatment plan?
a. Client will return to pre-illness employment and activities of daily living.
b. Client will be managed permanently on an inpatient basis due to the effects of his antipsychotic medications.
c. Client will enter into a vocational training program and not experience an exacerbation of symptoms.
d. Client will be able to live independently and purchase his own home.
C
Basic goals for chronically disordered mental health clients are to achieve stabilization and maintain the highest possible level of daily functioning. While he may be able to function outside the institution with help and support, the chronicity of his illness does not make it realistic to expect that he will return to pre-illness functioning, or be able to purchase his own home. Effects of antipsychotic medications must be assessed and addressed, however, inpatient hospitalization is not a primary goal.
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