The population health nurse is working with a client who has a chronic mental illness. Which goal should be the nurse's priority?
1. Assess for circumstances that may contribute to mental health difficulties.
2. Maintain the client's level of function and prevent frequent hospitalizations.
3. Increase the client's ability to deal with challenges.
4. Assist the client to develop coping skills.
Answer: 2
Explanation: 2. The goal of maintenance in chronic mental illness is to maintain the client's level of function and to prevent frequent hospitalizations. Even though the other answers may be goals that could be included on a care plan, the goal of maintaining function and preventing frequent hospitalizations are priorities and therefore the best answer.
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