A maturational crisis can occur at any time during the life cycle. The key task for the nurse providing intervention to a client who is experiencing a maturational crisis is to:
a. discuss the current crisis with the family members
b. support the client's adaptive defense mechanisms
c. challenge the client's defense mechanisms
d. explore the client's past psychological history
B
A priority intervention for the nurse when caring for an individual experiencing a maturational crisis is to support the client's adaptive defense mechanisms. This support will facilitate the individual's return to a precrisis level of functioning.
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