A multidisciplinary health care team meets 12 hours after an adolescent is hospitalized after a suicide attempt. Members of the team report their assessments. What outcome can be expected from this meeting?

A) A treatment plan will be formulated.
B) The health care provider will order neuroimaging studies.
C) The team will request a court-appointed advocate for the patient.
D) Assessment of the patient's need for placement outside the home will be undertaken.

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Milia Chahine · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Treatment plans are formulated early in the course of treatment to streamline the treatment process and reduce costs. It is too early to determine the need for alternative post-discharge living arrangements. Neuroimaging is not indicated for this scenario.

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