In determining whether a chemically dependent patient should be treated in an inpatient or outpatient program, all of the following should be considered EXCEPT:
a. whether the patient has a history of sobriety during the last several years.
b. whether the patient's job and family are likely to give him another chance if this treatment fails.
c. whether the patient has family support for sobriety.
d. whether the patient has a history of failed treatment on an outpatient or inpatient basis.
Ans: b. whether the patient's job and family are likely to give him another chance if this treatment fails.
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