A client was admitted after police brought him to the hospital after a fight with his roommate at a
community residence.
The client tells the nurse that he had been suspicious for several days, then
noted his roommate was casting a spell on him by looking at him intently, so he hit the roommate
with his fists. The client admits he stopped taking his antipsychotic medication a week ago when the
prescription needed to be refilled. Which outcome should the nurse working in a managed
behavioral health inpatient unit select for this client?
a. Symptoms will be stabilized with medication within 48 hours.
b. A trusting relationship with the nurse will be developed within 5 days.
c. A high level of ease with other clients will be reported within 1 week.
d. The client will agree to placement in a new residence within 3 weeks.
ANS: A
Managed care requires the shortest possible hospital stay. Stabilization of symptoms can occur
rapidly when medication is restarted. Discharge can occur shortly after stabilization. Options B, C,
and D: These outcomes are inappropriate because they presume a long hospitalization.
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