Which treatment program would be most appropriate for homeless clients whose type 1 diabetes requires daily insulin injections?
A) Home health care
B) Outpatient clinic
C) Partial hospitalization programs
D) Inpatient hospital-based care
Answer: B
The outpatient clinic would provide the care the client requires in the most cost-effective manner. There is no indication for inpatient or partial hospitalization at this time. Because the client is homeless, home health care would not be the best option in this situation.
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