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V@ndy87

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After a natural disaster occurred, an emergency worker referred a family for crisis intervention services. One family member refused to attend the services, stating, No way, I'm not crazy. What is the nurse's best response?
 
  a. Many times disasters can create mental health problems, so you really should participate with your family.
  b. Seeking this kind of help does not mean that you have a mental illness; it is a short-term problem-solving technique.
  c. Don't worry now. The psychiatrists are well trained to help.
  d. This will help your family communicate better.

Question 2

A preadolescent patient is experiencing maturational stress. Which area will the nurse focus on when planning care?
 
  a. Identity issues
  b. Self-esteem issues
  c. Physical appearance
  d. Major changing life events



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Crisis intervention is a type of brief therapy that is more directive than traditional psychotherapy or counseling. It focuses on problem solving and involves only the problem created by the crisis. The other options do not properly reassure the patient and build trust. Giving advice in the form of you really should participate is inappropriate. Don't worry now is false reassurance. While crisis intervention may help families communicate better, the goal is to return to precrisis level of functioning; family therapy will focus on helping families communicate better.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Preadolescents experience stress related to self-esteem issues, changing family structure as a result of divorce or death of a parent, or hospitalizations. Adolescent stressors include identity issues with peer groups and separation from their families. Children identify stressors related to physical appearance, families, friends, and school. Adult stressors centralize around major changes in life circumstances.




V@ndy87

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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