While working with a patient in crisis, a nurse attempts to help the patient identify the relationship between the event precipitating the crisis and the patient's subsequent feelings and behaviors. This is an example of:
a. clarification.
b. support of defenses.
c. reinforcement of behavior.
d. raising the patient's self-esteem.
A
Clarification is used when a nurse helps the patient identify the relationship among events, behavior, and feelings. For example, clarification can mean helping a patient see that the patient only felt too sick to go to work after being passed over for a promotion.
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