Which of the following techniques utilized during crisis intervention would be detrimental to the client if utilized by the mental health nurse?
A) Setting limits on the client's self-destructive behavior
B) Displaying acceptance of the client
C) Clarifying fantasies of the client
D) Explaining that the client is exhibiting an abnormal reaction
Ans: D
A therapeutic technique used in crisis intervention would be to explain that the client's emotions are a normal reaction to the crisis.
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