A patient asks the community/public health nurse why there has been an increase in the number of self-help programs in the community. What was one factor that led to the popularity of these programs?
a. Community mental health centers wanted to avoid paying professionals to work as counselors.
b. Families were unhappy with professional care and helped their family members to "do it yourself."
c. There was a lack of professionals available to fulfill these needed responsibilities.
d. Patients chose to do this to give their lives meaning by making a difference to someone else through giving as well as receiving.
ANS: D
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