A nurse is working with a client who has severe and persistent mental illness and has been referred to a community support system. What is the basic philosophy behind community support systems?
A) To address the needs to adults with mental illness and increase their ability to function
B) To teach the community about mental illness to prevent stigma
C) To ensure that clients comply with their medication regimens to prevent relapse
D) To increase the efficiency of treatment for persons with mental illness
Ans: A
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A community support system is a network of people committed to helping a vulnerable population meet its needs and reach its potentials without unnecessary isolation or exclusion. This basic philosophy of care is meant to address humanely the needs of adults with SPMI, which limits their ability to function in the primary areas of daily living.
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