Which of the following indicators best demonstrates that crisis intervention has been successful?
a. Patient reports that he is no longer distressed.
b. Patient reports that his life is back to normal.
c. Patient reports sleeping 6 hours or more per night.
d. Patient has returned to previous work schedule.
B
The focus of crisis intervention is on returning the patient to at least his pre-crisis level of functioning, as suggested by "life is back to normal.". The other indicators suggest progress but are not as definitive in showing that the main goal of crisis intervention has been achieved.
You might also like to view...
Which part of the brain controls the neurological parts of respiration?
1. medullary rhythmicity center 2. pons and medulla 3. apneustic center 4. pneumotaxic center
A nurse is concerned about the safety of a suicidal child and wants to be prepared for the use of physical restraints if necessary. The nurse should
1. obtain a physician's order,and followthe institution's policy for use of restraints. 2. apply the restraints,and then obtain aphysician's order later. 3. apply the restraints if parentalpermission is obtained. 4. ask for the child's permission beforeapplying the restraints.
A group of nursing students is reviewing information about the types of abuse. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify stalking as a crime of which of the following?
A) Violence B) Intimidation C) Jealousy D) Fear
During the neurological component of the physical examination, the nurse tests the function of the client's cranial nerves. In testing cranial nerve III, the nurse determines the client's ability to do which one of the following?
a. Smile and frown b. Read printed material c. Identify sweet and sour tastes d. React to light with changes in pupil size