The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of a crisis intervention. Which of the following indicators most clearly suggests that the intervention has been effective?
A) The client has developed insight into his use of maladaptive coping strategies.
B) The client can verbalize techniques for preventing future crises.
C) The client has developed a plan for managing emotions.
D) The client has resumed his usual level of functioning.
Ans: D
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In the evaluation process, the nurse and client together evaluate whether the crisis response has been resolved. Resumption of normal functioning is among the clearest indicators that a crisis has been resolved.
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