A staff nurse tells another nurse, "I evaluated a new patient using the modified SAD PERSONS scale and got a score of 10. I'm wondering if I should send the patient home." Select the best reply by the second nurse.
A) "That action would seem appropriate."
B) "A score over 8 requires immediate hospitalization."
C) "I think you should strongly consider hospitalization for this patient."
D) "Give the patient a follow-up appointment. Hospitalization may be needed soon."

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The modified SAD PERSONS scale score of 0 to 5 suggests home care with follow-up. A score of 6 to 8 requires psychiatric consultation. A score over 8 calls for hospitalization.

A Staff Nurse Tells Another Nurse, "I Evaluated a New