After 12 weeks in treatment, a client with a dual diagnosis is scheduled to begin a phased return to the community. Why is the evaluation of treatment in the care of a client with a dual diagnosis an ongoing process?
A) New goals are set every 1 to 2 months for clients with dual diagnoses.
B) Clients with a dual diagnosis have a high rate of relapse.
C) The goals of treatment all specify a 36- to 48-month time frame.
D) Goals and specific outcomes are not normally used in the nursing process with clients who have dual diagnoses.
Ans: B
Evaluation of the client's progress is an ongoing process that can be challenging because of the potential for relapse or recidivism. Goals and outcomes are used in the treatment of these clients, and they are not necessarily long term. While goals are not static, they are not normally recreated every 1 to 2 months.
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