A Nurse Is Working with Persons with Serious Mental Illness

Multiple Choice

A nurse is working with persons with serious mental illness. What does the nurse understand about this population?

A) Persons with severe mental illness require institutionalization until they are functional.
B) Inadequate community resources have caused problems with homelessness among this population.
C) Serious mental illness originates from childhood events and therapy is ineffective.
D) Motivation influences a person's ability to earn a living and purchase necessary medications.