A group of nurses at the managed behavioral health organization have the task of revising the
current admission criteria.
1 . Clear risk of client danger to self or others
2 . Dangerous decompensation of a client under long-term treatment
3 . Failure of community-based treatment demonstrating clear need for intensive, structured
treatment
4 . Medical need unassociated with psychiatric treatment or associated with treatment
5 . Provision of respite for caregivers
Which, if any, of the criteria should be deleted?
A. none
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
E. 4
F. 5
ANS: E
Rationale: The goal of caregiver respite can be accomplished without hospitalizing the client. The
other options are acceptable, evidence-based criteria for admission of a client to a managed
behavioral health organization.
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