Which of the following nursing interventions is not consistent with the philosophy of psychiatric rehabilitation?
1. Performing a functional assessment of the client
2. Discharging a client from services when treatment goals are reached
3. Planning behavioral interventions that target specific functional deficits
4. Identifying highly individualized goals with the client
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Rationale: Rehabilitation approaches emphasize specific interventions to address targeted areas of functioning and are strongly grounded in beliefs about empowerment of clients and emphasizing client feelings of control and worth. From a rehabilitation perspective, it is important to extend support to clients as long as possible. Support is not necessarily withdrawn because a client improves.
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