Which outcome of hospital-based psychiatric care should the nurse consider a priority for a patient to achieve before discharge?
a. Referral for vocational rehabilitation
b. Safe level of functioning
c. Medication stabilization
d. Problem resolution
B
Safe level of functioning is of paramount importance before a patient returns to the community. Work toward problem resolution and medication stabilization can continue in the community. Referral for aftercare might or might not be necessary, depending on a patient's needs.
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