A parent has just been told that his 8-year-old son has died from a bullet wound inflicted by a 12-year-old neighbor. Which of the following defense mechanisms would the nurse expect to see in this crisis phase?
A) Denial, projection, and lack of logic
B) Depression, self-hate, and low self-esteem
C) New coping skills and higher maturity levels
D) Acceptance, relief, and withdrawal
Ans: A
In the crisis phase, clients most often experience confusion, anxiety, and disorganization because they feel helpless and unable to cope with the traumatic event.
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