The nurse is discharging four clients from the behavioral health unit. Which client would be the best candidate for long-term inpatient care?
A) The client experiencing hallucinations
B) The client with feelings of persecution
C) The client with a love interest
D) The client with suspicion and anger
D
Feedback:
Once a client is in the mental health system, every effort is made to avoid institutionalization. The exception is when the client is dangerous to self and others. The nurse is most correct to anticipate the client with suspicion and anger to be the best candidate for long-term inpatient care. Clients who have hallucinations or feelings of persecution and those with a love interest being discharged from a behavioral health unit can be monitored in an outpatient setting.
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