A patient's goal of treatment is stabilization. The patient is in which stage of treatment in an integrated behavioral continuum of care?
a. Crisis
b. Acute
c. Maintenance
d. Health promotion
A
The expected goal for a patient in crisis is stabilization. The goal during the acute stage of treatment is remission. The goal during the maintenance stage of treatment is recovery. The goal during the health promotion phase is optimal level of wellness.
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