Asked by Courtney Brandel on Aug 01, 2024
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Which assessment finding for a patient living in the community requires priority intervention by the nurse? The patient:
A) receives Social Security disability income plus a small check from a trust fund.
B) lives in an apartment with two patients who attend day hospital programs.
C) has a sibling who is interested and active in care planning.
D) purchases and uses marijuana on a frequent basis.
Priority Intervention
A critical or essential action taken in a healthcare setting to address an immediate health threat or to improve a patient's condition.
Social Security Disability
A government program that provides financial assistance to people who are unable to work due to a qualifying disability.
Uses Marijuana
Refers to the consumption of cannabis, which can have various effects on mental and physical health.
- Analyze the financial and social needs of psychiatric patients and embed these elements into the planning of their care.
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Learning Objectives
- Analyze the financial and social needs of psychiatric patients and embed these elements into the planning of their care.
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