The nurse would refer which patient to a partial hospitalization program? A patient who:
a. spent yesterday in a supervised crisis care center and continues to be actively suicidal.
b. needs psychoeducation for relaxation therapy related to agoraphobia and panic episodes.
c. has a therapeutic lithium level and reports regularly for blood tests and clinic follow-up.
d. states, "I'm not sure I can avoid using alcohol when my spouse goes to work every morning."
D
This patient could profit from the structure and supervision provided by spending the day at the partial hospitalization program. During the evening, at night, and on weekends, the spouse could assume responsibility for supervision. A suicidal patient needs inpatient hospitalization. The other patients can be served in the community.
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