The nurse working with a client with a maturational crisis suggests enhancing the client's stress
management skills by learning relaxation techniques. This intervention takes place at the level of
care identified as
a. primary.
b. secondary.
c. tertiary.
d. quaternary.
A
Primary care promotes mental health and reduces mental illness to decrease the incidence of crisis. It
includes early recognition of potential problems, teaching an individual specific skills to handle
stress, and environmental manipulation to decrease the negative effects of stress. Secondary care
provides intervention during an acute crisis. Tertiary care provides support for those recovering from
a disabling mental state. Quaternary care does not exist.
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True False
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