In a recovery treatment program, staff members are assigned to spend time with psychiatric patients who are in crisis in the community rather than hospitalizing the patient. Staff members help patients learn to meet real-world demands
Such a program typifies: a. respite care.
b. foster home care.
c. halfway housing.
d. training in community living.
D
Training in community living averts hospitalization. It allows for the assessment of patient skills and the establishment of realistic collaborative goals. Staff contact is reduced as patient function improves.
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Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Hallucinations 2. Lack of interest 3. Disorganized thoughts 4. Lack of responsiveness 5. Disorganized speech