Planning for clients with mental illness is facilitated by understanding that under behavioral health
managed care, inpatient hospitalization is generally reserved for clients who
a. are non compliant with medication at home.
b. present a clear danger to self or others.
c. develop new symptoms during the course of the illness.
d. have no support systems in the community.
ANS: B
Hospitalization is justified when the client is a danger to self or others, has dangerously
decompensated, or needs intensive medical treatment. Options A, C, and D do not necessarily
describe clients who would require inhospital treatment.
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