Which outcome, focused on recovery, would be expected in the plan of care for a patient living in the community and diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness? Within 3 months, the patient will:
A) deny suicidal ideation.
B) report a sense of well-being.
C) take medications as prescribed.
D) attend clinic appointments on time.

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Recovery emphasizes managing symptoms, reducing psychosocial disability, and improving role performance. The goal of recovery is to empower the individual with mental illness to achieve a sense of meaning and satisfaction in life and to function at the highest possible level of wellness. The incorrect options focus on the classic medical model rather than recovery.

Which Outcome, Focused on Recovery, Would Be Expected in the Plan