The nurse is caring for a male patient who is experiencing a crisis. In considering the plan of care, which factor will the nurse take into account?
1. Men are less likely to resist help during times of crisis.
2. Men are more likely to resist help during times of crisis.
3. Men usually access intervention only when the acute crisis has ended.
4. The most successful intervention for men during times of crisis is individual psychotherapy.
Answer: 2
Explanation: Men are far more likely to resist help during a time of crisis because help-seeking behaviors may challenge social norms of masculinity and induce a sense of vulnerability. Men usually access intervention only when in acute crisis; for this reason, it is critical to initiate crisis intervention within 24 to 48 hours of initial contact. The most successful interventions for men include the utilization of peer-led men's support groups, not individual psychotherapy.
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