While working with a client experiencing a crisis, the nurse assesses the client's social support network for which of the following reasons?
A) The nurse can delegate to others and direct others how to best help the client.
B) Crisis intervention should include bringing in all members of the client's support system for group planning.
C) The client will need support long after the temporary nurse–client relationship is terminated.
D) The nurse needs to assess which supports are therapeutic and which supports may be toxic.
Ans: C
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It is best to have several supportive people involved with the client. Because a crisis lasts for a brief time and the nurse will be involved only temporarily, the client needs others, the natural support system, on whom to rely for continued support.
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