A busy community mental health center treats a client who is in crisis. The client is provided with instruction on relaxation exercises, but throws them away. Two weeks later the staff is dismayed when the client returns with her condition worsened
This lack of success after the previous visit is due to which of the following factors? a. Disorganization
b. Pseudoresolution
c. Self-awareness
d. Lack of commitment
B
The client and health care provider did not address the cause of the crisis and did not provide opportunity for growth. This is termed pseudoresolution. Disorganization is preoccupation with the crisis situation. Self-awareness and lack of commitment are not considered in crisis.
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