A young adult who has long-term schizophrenia was admitted to the hospital from a group home after threatening the neighbors. The client's medication was changed, and after stabilization, this client was returned to the community
Which individual is MOST likely to oversee this young adult client's treatment plan? a. the hospital physician
b. a home health nurse
c. the case manager
d. a psychiatric staff nurse
C
The case manager would be most likely to oversee the client's treatment plan. Case managers, a position often held by nurses, help persons who are seriously mentally ill to build skills and access supports so they can function as independently as possible.
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