Which of the following clients should a nurse recommend for a structured day program? (Select all that apply.)
1. An acutely suicidal teenager
2. A chronically mentally ill woman who has a history of medication non-adherence
3. A socially isolated older individual
4. A depressed individual who is able to contract for safety
5. A client who is hearing voices that tell the client to harm others
2, 4
Rationale: The nurse should recommend a structured day program for a chronically mental ill woman who has a history of medication non-adherence and for a depressed individual who is able to contract for safety. Day programs (also called partial hospitalizations) are designed to prevent institutionalization or to ease the transition from inpatient hospitalization to community living.
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