At the last contracted visit in the crisis intervention clinic, an adult says, "I've emerged from this a stronger person. You helped me feel like my life is back in balance."
The nurse responds, "I think it would be worthwhile to have two more sessions to explore why your reactions were so intense." Which analysis applies?
a. The patient is experiencing transference.
b. The patient demonstrates a need for continuing support.
c. The nurse is having difficulty terminating the relationship.
d. The nurse is empathizing with the patient's feelings of dependency.
ANS: C
The nurse's remark is clearly an invitation to work on other problems and prolong contact with the patient. The focus of crisis intervention is on the problem that precipitated the crisis, not other issues. The scenario does not describe transference. The patient's need for continuing support is not demonstrated in the scenario. The scenario does not describe dependency needs.
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