The nurse is planning a presentation on crisis intervention to faculty and staff at a local high school. What information will the nurse want to include? Select all that apply
1. How to identify colleagues who are approaching exhaustion
2. How to conduct a psychological debriefing
3. How to reinforce basic coping skills with students
4. How to recognize common cultural responses to crisis
5. How to encourage social connectivity among other faculty and staff
Answer: 3
Explanation: When providing education to faculty and staff, the nurse will provide general education regarding crisis, including information related to the stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome, the importance of social connectivity, and basic coping skills. Individuals from different cultures may respond differently in times of crisis. Psychological debriefing should be conducted by a trained professional.
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