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Many people repeatedly go in and out of mental hospitals. Typically such people are released readmitted because________

Correct answer: A. they have been stabilized through drug therapy; their condition deteriorates once again because of inadequate out patient care

  • A. they have been stabilized through drug therapy; their condition deteriorates once again because of inadequate out patient care
  • B. they run out of funds to pay for hospitalization, they once again can afford it
  • C. they have been cured of their disorder, they develop another disorder
  • D. they no longer want to be hospitalized; they voluntarily re-commit themselvesBook Online Therapy

Explanation

Repeated hospitalization often occurs when medication stabilizes a person but limited or inadequate outpatient support fails to maintain that improvement. Once community care breaks down, symptoms may return and readmission becomes necessary.

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