A client is recommended for partial hospitalization. He asks a nurse, "How is this different from regular inpatient hospitalization?" Which is the most appropriate nursing response?
A) "Partial hospitalization does not provide medication administration and monitoring."
B) "Partial hospitalization does not use an interdisciplinary team."
C) "Partial hospitalization does not offer a comprehensive treatment plan."
D) "Partial hospitalization does not provide supervision 24 hours a day."
D
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