A nurse is providing mental health services to a 45-year-old homeless man who is diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Based on a wellness model, which services could broaden the patient's base of social supports?
1. Medication monitoring
2. Housing assistance
3. Nutritional counseling
4. Individual psychotherapy
Answer: 2
Explanation: Medication monitoring and nutritional counseling address the biological domain in the wellness model. Housing assistance would strengthen the patient's social support base. Individual psychotherapy addresses the psychological domain.
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