A nurse is providing in-home mental health care and determines that the care is effective when the client demonstrates which response?

Choice A reason: Dependence on parents to participate in the client’s care indicates that the client is not progressing towards independence. Effective in-home mental health care aims to empower clients to manage their own health and reduce reliance on others. Therefore, this response does not demonstrate effective care. Choice B reason: A need for continued intensive monitoring in the home suggests that the client’s condition remains unstable and requires constant supervision. Effective care should lead to improved stability and a reduction in the need for intensive monitoring. Choice C reason: A decrease in admission frequency to inpatient psychiatric hospitals indicates that the client’s condition is stabilizing and that they are managing their mental health more effectively at home. This outcome demonstrates that the in-home mental health care is effective in reducing the need for hospitalization. Choice D reason: A need for crisis intervention services on an ongoing basis suggests that the client continues to experience frequent crises. Effective in-home mental health care should help the client develop coping strategies and support systems to manage their condition, reducing the need for frequent crisis interventions.