The individual whose spouse was killed in a plane crash was noted to cope for the first 24 hours by
using denial. Now, reality of the death has set in and the individual is demonstrating severe anxiety.
Consistent with phase 2 of crisis, the nurse should expect to assess the client as demonstrating
a. trial-and-error problem solving.
b. withdrawal.
c. suicidal ideation.
d. violence toward others.
A
Trial-and-error problem solving is typical of phase 2 of the crisis cycle. Option B: Withdrawal, an
automatic coping behavior, would be seen in phase
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