Which patient statement is representative of those seen in Phase 2 of the crisis response regarding financial problems?
a. "I can't get evicted and live on the street; I'd kill myself first."
b. "I need to get drunk and forget about money problems for a little while"
c. "I need to figure out a way to get enough money to meet my rent this month."
d. "I've always been able to rely on my mother but she won't give it to me this time."
ANS: B
Phase 2: Previous coping and problem-solving strategies fail to relieve the stressor. Phase 1: The individual is exposed to a stressor. Phase 3: Resources from within and outside of the individual are mobilized to resolve the problem and to alleviate the discomfort caused by the stressor. Note that people may drop out of situations in numerous ways, including self-medication with alcohol. Phase 4: The absence of crisis resolution leads to major disor-ganization such as self-injurious behavior.
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