A 22-year-old diagnosed with schizophrenia has returned home to live with his family after a period of time during which he stopped taking his medications and began living on the street. He has been taking his medications as ordered for about two weeks
The patient is driven to his appointment with the nurse case manager by his father, who reports that the patient is doing better now that he is "on his meds again." Which service will the nurse discuss with the patient as part of a comprehensive, community-based treatment program?
1. Supported employment
2. Dual diagnosis program
3. Family education and engagement
4. Partial hospitalization program (PHP)
Answer: 3
Explanation: Family education and engagement can support the patient's family in developing their coping skills for responding empathically and knowledgably to the family member who is struggling with mental illness. There is no indication that the patient is seeking or even ready for job training and employment at this time. The patient does not have a dual diagnosis. Partial hospitalization programs offer an intensive level of support that may not be necessary if the patient is stable on his medications and able to live at home.
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