Practice Question
Which of the following statements made by the nurse to the client's family is true of the treatment of people with mental illness in the United States today?
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Correct Answer:
"Financial resources are reallocated from state hospitals to community programs and support."
Rationale:
♦ Policy Shift: The Community Mental Health Act (1963) led to deinstitutionalization, redirecting funding toward community-based care.
♦ Goal: Provide outpatient and preventive services to help clients live independently.
♦ Reality: Many communities lack adequate services, causing homelessness and emergency room dependence.
♦ Current Challenges: Only a fraction of people needing care receive consistent treatment.
♦ Nursing Relevance: Nurses advocate for accessible, community-integrated, holistic care for individuals with chronic psychiatric illness.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: General Exams
- Domain: 🧠Mental Health©
- Answer Choices: 4