Discharge planning from inpatient care for persons with severe mental illness needs to address which of the following to be effective?
A) Locating an outpatient therapist
B) Finding a job for the client
C) Finding housing and transportation
D) Improving family support
C
Feedback: Persons are able to remain in the community for longer periods of time when discharge planning addresses environmental supports, housing, transportation, and access to community support services.
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