A group of nursing students is reviewing information about the types of crisis. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as a developmental crisis?
A) Going away to college
B) Obtaining a job promotion
C) Loss of a pet
D) Earthquake
Ans: A
A developmental crisis is one that occurs with normal growth and development, such as going away to college. Obtaining a job promotion or loss of a pet is an example of a situational crisis. An earthquake is an example of a traumatic crisis.
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