A community mental health nurse is implementing a tertiary prevention activity. Which of the following interventions is most likely being completed?
a. Disseminating information about mental health to community organizations
b. Partnering with school health nurses for early identification of children who have evidence of mental health problems
c. Providing case management services that link clients with serious mental illnesses to mental health and community support services
d. Screening high-risk clients for the presence of mental disorders
ANS: C
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