A consumer at a rehabilitative psychosocial program says to the nurse, "People are not cleaning up behind themselves in the bathrooms. The building is dirty and cluttered." How should the nurse respond?
a. Encourage the consumer to discuss it at a meeting with everyone.
b. Hire a professional cleaning service to clean the restrooms.
c. Address the complaint at the next staff meeting.
d. Tell the consumer, "That's not my problem."
ANS: A
Consumer-run programs range from informal "clubhouses," which offer socialization and recreation, to competitive businesses, such as snack bars or janitorial services, which provide needed services and consumer employment while encouraging independence and building vocational skills. Consumers engage in problem solving under the leadership of staff. See related audience response question.
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