Which statement supports the fact that a patient diagnosed with chronic schizophrenia who is being prepared for placement in an adult family home understands the unique ex-pectations of such an arrangement?
a. "I'll have a safe, clean place to live."
b. "I'm excited about having a bedroom of my own."
c. "I will help wash dishes and sweep floors but I like doing that."
d. "I can't wait to live my life like I want to and make my own decisions."
ANS: C
Adult family homes (supportive housing programs) provide a quieter and more personal living arrangement for patients who need supervision. The patient becomes a part of the family structure and is expected to fit into the normal routines of the household performing routine tasks of daily living when appropriate. The patient may not have a private bedroom and will have only the independence they are capable of managing effectively and safely. Any place-ment is intended to ensure a clean, safe place to live.
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