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A Homeless Patient Diagnosed with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness

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A homeless patient diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness became suspicious and delusional. The patient was given depot antipsychotic medication and housing was arranged at a local shelter. After 2 weeks, which statement by the patient indicates significant improvement?


A) "I am feeling safe and comfortable here. Nobody bothers me."
B) "They will not let me drink. They have many rules in the shelter."
C) "Those guys are always watching me. I think someone stole my shoes."
D) "That shot made my arm sore. I'm not going to take any more of them."

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