The nurse should refer which of the following patients to a partial hospitalization program? A patient who

A) has a therapeutic lithium level and reports regularly for blood tests and clinic follow-up.
B) needs psychoeducation for relaxation therapy related to agoraphobia and panic episodes.
C) spent yesterday in a supervised crisis care center and continues to have active suicidal ideation.
D) states, "I'm not sure I can avoid using alcohol when my spouse goes to work every morning."

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Cameron Larios · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  This patient could profit from the structure and supervision provided by spending the day at the partial hospitalization program. During the evening, at night, and on weekends, the spouse could assume responsibility for supervision. A suicidal patient needs inpatient hospitalization. The other patients can be served in the community or with individual visits.

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