Which of the following is most essential when planning care for a client who is experiencing a crisis?
A) Explore previous coping strategies.
B) Explore underlying personality dynamics.
C) Focus on emotional deficits.
D) Offer a referral to a self-help group.
A
Feedback: Crisis intervention focuses on using the person's strengths, such as previous coping skills, and providing support to deal with the current situation. Exploring underlying personality dynamics and focusing on emotional deficits would not help the client in the crisis situation. When the client is in a crisis situation, offering a self-help group would not be appropriate.
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