A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is hospitalized because of an exacerbation of psychosis related to antipsychotic medication nonadherence. Which level of care does the client's hospitalization reflect?
A. Primary prevention level of care
B. Secondary prevention level of care
C. Tertiary prevention level of care
D. Case management level of care
ANS: B
The client's hospitalization reflects the secondary prevention level of care. Secondary prevention aims at minimizing symptoms and is accomplished through early identification of problems and prompt initiation of effective treatment.
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