The nurse is providing care to a client who is "in crisis." The client recently lost a job, was served with divorce papers, and has been sick with a cold for 1 month. Which nursing statement demonstrates understanding of the care of a client in crisis?
A) "Experiencing a crisis is never positive, so we must work to relieve your anxiety as soon as possible."
B) "People generally find it easier to work through a crisis if someone is working with them."
C) "Men often handle crisis better individually, whereas women do better with a counselor."
D) "Once you reach the crisis state, you may remain there for several months until you recover."
Answer: B
In general, people are more successful in working through a crisis if they have someone to help them. This need for help is not gender dependent. A crisis results in such a state of disequilibrium that it is generally self-limiting and not a long-term event. Experiencing a crisis may actually offer the family or individual a potential for growth and change.
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