Which situation demonstrates use of primary care related to ...

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Which situation demonstrates use of primary care related to crisis intervention?
 
  a. Implementation of suicide precautions for a depressed patient
  b. Teaching stress reduction techniques to a first-year college student
  c. Assessing coping strategies used by a patient who attempted suicide
  d. Referring a patient with schizophrenia to a partial hospitalization program

Question 2

Which communication technique will the nurse use more in crisis intervention than traditional counseling?
 
  a. Role modeling
  b. Giving direction
  c. Information giving
  d. Empathic listening

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Primary care-related crisis intervention promotes mental health and reduces mental illness. The incorrect options are examples of secondary or tertiary care.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The nurse working in crisis intervention must be creative and flexible in looking at the patient's situation and suggesting possible solutions to the patient. Giving direction is part of the active role a crisis intervention therapist takes. The other options are used equally in crisis intervention and traditional counseling roles.