Asked by Byron Bernal on Apr 25, 2024
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Planning for patients diagnosed with mental illness is facilitated by understanding that inpatient hospitalization is generally reserved for patients who:
A) present a clear danger to self or others.
B) are noncompliant with medications at home.
C) have no support systems in the community.
D) develop new symptoms during the course of an illness.
Inpatient Hospitalization
Medical treatment that involves admitting the patient to a hospital for at least one overnight stay, often needed for serious conditions or surgeries.
Danger to Self
A situation where an individual’s behavior poses a significant risk of harm to their own health or life, often prompting emergency interventions.
Support Systems
Networks of people or services providing emotional, informational, and practical help and guidance.
- Rank the admission of psychiatric patients by urgency and level of severity.
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Learning Objectives
- Rank the admission of psychiatric patients by urgency and level of severity.
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