The nurse is beginning crisis counseling with a client. What actions will the nurse utilize when counseling the client?
Select all that apply.
A) Assist in coping with the problem.
B) Conduct follow-up assessments.
C) Boil down the problem.
D) Achieve contact.
E) Assess physiologic status.
Answer: A, C, D
When conducting crisis counseling with a client, the nurse will achieve contact, boil down the problem, and assist the client in coping with the problem. Assessing physiologic status and conducting follow-up assessments are not steps within crisis counseling.
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