A client suffering from chronic mental illness often forgets to take her medication and needs to be reminded to take care of daily hygiene. She does not have family or other support persons living in the area
The care delivery provider facility that would be most beneficial for this client is: a. Emergency departments
b. Residential program
c. Community mental health center
d. Psychiatric home care
B
Residential programs offer a protected, supervised environment, which is what this client needs to be compliant. Emergency department care has stabilization and crisis as its focus, psychiatric home care works with clients and families in transition, and community mental health centers deal with crisis, counseling, and education.
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