Which patient will the nurse case manager consider referring for supported employment services?
1. A 55-year-old man diagnosed with schizophrenia who wants to continue his work as an artist
2. A 35-year-old woman with bipolar disorder who was fired from her last job as a beautician and wants her job back
3. A 47-year-old woman with major depression who wants to continue providing care for her three young children
4. A 21-year-old man diagnosed with schizophrenia who dropped out of college and wants to continue his education
Answer: 2
Explanation: Supported employment services are based on the principles that everyone is eligible who is interested in working. Competitive employment is the goal. Even though she may not get her original job back, the beautician has expressed a clear interest in working. The artist already has a vocation and has not stated interest in competitive employment. The student and homemaker have not expressed any interest in competitive employment.
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