A client is preparing to get married and move out of state. Which ...

[panfilo]

A client is preparing to get married and move out of state. Which type of crisis would be related to the client's situation?
 
  A) Psychiatric situational
  B) Developmental
  C) Maturational
  D) Situational

Question 2

Which of the following techniques utilized during crisis intervention would be detrimental to the client if utilized by the mental health nurse?
 
  A) Setting limits on the client's self-destructive behavior
  B) Displaying acceptance of the client
  C) Clarifying fantasies of the client
  D) Explaining that the client is exhibiting an abnormal reaction

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Maturational crises are those that occur during normal growth and development, such as getting married. Situational crisis occurs due to a sudden, unexpected traumatic stress. Developmental crisis involves an internal stress and psychosocial issue. Psychiatric situational crisis results in unpredictable behavior or the onset of an acute psychotic disorder.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
A therapeutic technique used in crisis intervention would be to explain that the client's emotions are a normal reaction to the crisis.

[panfilo]

Excellent

[jomama]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it