A critically ill postsurgical patient tells a nurse about recent emergency surgery and the expected long-term postoperative course. As the patient speaks, the nurse notices that the speech lacks affect
Which technique of crisis intervention would be most therapeutic to use initially? a. Catharsis
b. Manipulation
c. Raising self-esteem
d. Reinforcement of behavior
A
Catharsis is the release of feelings that takes place as the patient talks about the event. The nurse solicits the patient's feelings about the situation by asking open-ended, explorative questions and focusing on feelings.
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