Author Question: Research has identified the fact that the active crisis state is approximately 4 to 6 weeks in ... (Read 32 times)

londonang · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Research has identified the fact that the active crisis state is approximately 4 to 6 weeks in length. This means that:

A) The experience of acute crisis involving confusion and disorganization will subside in approximately 4 to 6 weeks.
B) After 4 to 6 weeks, the person will have achieved optimum functioning with effective crisis intervention.
C) It will take 4 to 6 weeks for the client to gain an understanding of his or her perception that is causing the crisis.
D) New coping skills must be learned within 4 to 6 weeks or the client will not experience positive resolution of the crisis state.

Question 2

The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of a crisis intervention. Which of the following indicators most clearly suggests that the intervention has been effective?

A) The client has developed insight into his use of maladaptive coping strategies.
B) The client can verbalize techniques for preventing future crises.
C) The client has developed a plan for managing emotions.
D) The client has resumed his usual level of functioning.

harveenkau8139 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
During crisis, an imbalance exists between the magnitude of the problem and the immediate resources available to deal with it. This imbalance causes confusion and disorganization. The active crisis state is relatively short, approximately 4 to 6 weeks. No person can tolerate this level of anxiety and imbalance for long. Quick, appropriate intervention is crucial to help the person in crisis return to optimal functioning.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
In the evaluation process, the nurse and client together evaluate whether the crisis response has been resolved. Resumption of normal functioning is among the clearest indicators that a crisis has been resolved.