A Patient with Bipolar Disorder Has a Long History of Both

Multiple Choice

A patient with bipolar disorder has a long history of both hospitalizations and incarcerations. The patient has no permanent residence and has infrequent contact with his family. Upon admission to the inpatient psychiatric unit for stabilization, the nurse documents all of the following in the record. Which of the following data most suggests a positive outcome for this patient?

A) Reporting meeting with the same case manager monthly for the last 3 years
B) History of residential stays at several local homeless shelters
C) Last contact with siblings 4 years ago
D) Income from day labor for 10 days last month