In arranging community services for a client who is diagnosed schizophrenia, the nurse case manager discusses options with the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team
Which team disciplines should the nurse expect will be part of the client's ACT interdisciplinary team?
A) Psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, employment specialists, substance abuse specialists
B) Speech pathology, occupational therapy
C) Teachers, school administrators
D) Handi-Cab drivers
Answer: A
The ACT program supports and treats individuals with serious mental illnesses and provides psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, employment specialists, and substance abuse specialists. The schizophrenic patient would not require speech pathology remediation or occupational therapy. The schizophrenic patient would not require teacher assistance or school administration intervention. Handi-Cab drivers may be utilized for transportation, but are not part of the healthcare team.
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