The nurse is participating in psychological debriefing of a patient who is experiencing a crisis. Which statements will the nurse include when providing education to the patient or family of the patient who is experiencing crisis? Select all that apply
1. "Transportation is available if you cannot drive."
2. "You may want to use a calendar to help you track your response to the crisis."
3. "Do you have a spiritual leader that you would like me to contact for you?"
4. "The sedative that the health care provider prescribed is a common treatment."
5. "The relaxation techniques that the health care provider suggested are a common treatment."
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation: Debriefing interventions aim to provide information regarding the crisis, elicit feelings and perceptions related to the crisis, provide education regarding normal responses to trauma, and provide resources for treatment and support. Debriefing interventions include those that address patients' need for resources such as transportation and spiritual support; strategies to recognize and respond appropriately to stress, such as maintaining a calendar or journal to document stress and anxiety; and teaching and reinforcing behavioral modifications such as relaxation techniques. Pharmacological therapy is not a common treatment for crisis; furthermore, sedatives are not commonly prescribed for the patient in crisis.
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