A psychiatric–mental health nurse knows that crisis interventions must match the type of crisis that is being addressed. Which of the following events would be characterized as a maturational (developmental) crisis?
A) Residents of a rural, coastal town have seen their community devastated by a hurricane.
B) A child is traumatized after witnessing the death of his brother in a farm accident.
C) An ex-soldier has developed post-traumatic stress disorder after returning home.
D) A man and woman are finding the transition to having their first baby profoundly stressful.
Ans: D
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Events for adults that might precipitate maturational crises include getting married, becoming a parent or grandparent, and retiring. Accidents, disasters, and wartime trauma are not examples of maturational crises.
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