A nurse is planning care for a patient who is experiencing a situational crisis. What is the most effective way for the nurse to plan for the patient's crisis intervention?
1. Organized with follow-up
2. Based on complete assessment
3. Focused on long-term problems
4. Developed prior to meeting with the patient
Answer: 2
Explanation: Nursing care is based on complete assessments. Thus, a plan cannot be developed prior to meeting with the patient. The time frame, whether short-term or long-term, and the need for follow-up, will be determined by the findings of the assessment.
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