A patient comes to the crisis center saying, "I'm in a terrible situation. I don't know what to do." The triage nurse can initially assume that the patient is:
a. suicidal.
b. anxious and fearful.
c. misperceiving reality.
d. potentially homicidal.
ANS: B
Individuals in crisis are universally anxious. They are often frightened and may be mildly confused. Perceptions are often narrowed.
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