A nurse is working with a group of clients in a partial hospitalization program. Which of the following is likely to require a referral for additional services not provided by the program?
A) Diagnosis of illness
B) Medication monitoring
C) Social skills development
D) Structuring leisure time
A
Feedback: Diagnostic services are outside the purposes and goals of partial hospitalization programs. Partial hospitalization programs offer medications monitoring, groups for building communication and social skills and solving problems, and learning coping strategies.
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