A young adult patient with schizophrenia lives at home with parents. Which service should the nurse discuss with the patient as part of a comprehensive, community-based treatment program?
1. Supported employment
2. Dual diagnosis program
3. Family education and engagement
4. Partial hospitalization program (PHP)
3. Family education and engagement
Explanation:
Family education and engagement can support the patient's family in developing their coping skills for responding empathetically and knowledgably to the family member who is struggling with mental illness. There is no indication that the patient is seeking or even ready for job training and employment at this time. The patient does not have a dual diagnosis. Partial hospitalization programs offer an intensive level of support that may not be necessary if the patient is able to live at home.
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