A nurse has become stuck in traffic on a bridge and now realizes that the problem is caused by a man who is straddling the handrail and threatening to jump. The nurse has approached the man and attempted to begin a therapeutic dialogue.
At what point may the nurse discontinue this crisis intervention?
A) After 30 minutes
B) After emergency responders arrive and take over
C) When it becomes evident that the man is unwilling to dialogue
D) When the man makes it clear that he wishes the nurse to leave him alone
Question 2
The nurse is providing care for a family whose members have been the recent victims of a violent home invasion and robbery. How should the nurse begin the process of crisis intervention?
A) By identifying the facts surrounding the event and the severity of it
B) By enlisting the help of a multidisciplinary team
C) By assessing the family members' perceptions of the event
D) By having the family members reflect on their defense mechanisms
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