The nurse is attending a neighborhood meeting where a half-way house is being proposed for the neighborhood when a member of the community states,"We don't want the facility; we especially don't want violent people living near us." The response by the nurse that best addresses the public's concern is:

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A major reason for the existence of the stigma placed on persons with mental illness is lack of knowledge.The main fear is of violence,although only a small percentage of patients with mental illness display this behavior.Providing the public with accurate information can help reduce stigma.The remaining options do not directly address the concerns stated.

The Nurse Is Attending a Neighborhood Meeting Where a Half-Way