A nurse is drafting an interdisciplinary plan of care for a client who is homeless and who has mental illness. Which of the following represents the most realistic goal when planning care for a homeless client with mental illness?
A) The client will resume a socially acceptable level of functioning.
B) The client will use available community resources.
C) The client will gain insight into the root causes of his mental illness.
D) The client will maintain a clean home in a subsidized housing facility.
Ans: B
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Treatment goals for a homeless mentally ill person may include the following: The client will satisfy physical needs and remain safe; the client will understand the symptoms of his or her mental illness; the client will build a therapeutic alliance with providers; and the client will identify and use psychosocial supports. "Socially acceptable" functioning is not a goal, and many clients are unable to maintain a clean, stable home. Determining root causes of mental illness is not a priority.
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