Outcomes established with the mentally ill client in the community compared with those planned for
a hospitalized client will
a. involve a longer time frame.
b. require more psychoeducation.
c. have greater focus on symptom absence.
d. be more concerned with medication management.
ANS: A
Community care is concerned with long-term outcomes, whereas hospital care is concerned with
short-term outcomes. Options B and D: Planning in either setting would be equally concerned with
medication management and necessary psychoeducation. Option C: Planning in either setting would
probably not set goals for absence of symptoms, which might be unrealistic.
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