A psychiatric-mental health nurse is reviewing the medical records of several clients. The nurse determines that in-home mental health care would be of most benefit for which clients? Select all that apply.

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Although in-home mental health care may be prescribed for any individual with a mental illness, individuals who most benefit from in-home mental health care include clients with chronic, persistent mental illness, such as chronic schizophrenia or clients with mental illness and comorbid medical conditions, such as chronic depression and heart failure, that require ongoing monitoring. A person who will be detoxing from alcohol may be eligible for in-home detoxification if the client's withdrawal symptoms are mild and a family member is present at all times.

A Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Is Reviewing the Medical Records of Several