Asked by Alexandria Barnett on May 16, 2024
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A nurse's neighbor asks, "Why aren't people with mental illness kept in state institutions anymore?" What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Many people are still in psychiatric institutions. Inpatient care is needed because many people who are mentally ill are violent."
B) "Less restrictive settings are now available to care for individuals with mental illness."
C) "Our nation has fewer persons with mental illness; therefore fewer hospital beds are needed."
D) "Psychiatric institutions are no longer popular as a consequence of negative stories in the press."
Less Restrictive Settings
An environment that offers the minimal level of restriction necessary on the personal freedom of individuals, often in the context of psychiatric or elder care, to safely meet their needs.
State Institutions
Government-run facilities or organizations that provide various services or interventions, including mental health care, corrections, or education.
Mental Illness
A broad category of conditions that affect a person's mood, thinking, and behavior, often leading to distress or impairment in daily functioning.
- Understand the evolution of mental health care from institutional to community-based services.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the evolution of mental health care from institutional to community-based services.
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