After an assessment, the nurse determines that an older ...

[lindiwe]

After an assessment, the nurse determines that an older adolescent client is experiencing a maturational crisis because of which findings? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Relationship with significant other ended
  B) Inability to focus on school studies
  C) Cannot sleep at night and skips classes
  D) Recent death of a friend
  E) Graduating from high school in 2 months

Question 2

The nurse is providing care to a client who is in crisis. The client recently lost a job, was served with divorce papers, and has been sick with a cold for 1 month. Which nursing statement demonstrates understanding of the care of a client in crisis?
 
  A) Experiencing a crisis is never positive, so we must work to relieve your anxiety as soon as possible.
  B) People generally find it easier to work through a crisis if someone is working with them.
  C) Men often handle crisis better individually, whereas women do better with a counselor.
  D) Once you reach the crisis state, you may remain there for several months until you recover.

[peter]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B, C, E

Senior year is a transition to work or college. This is a developmental progression to the next level of maturity, a predictable event experienced by nearly all individuals. The client is demonstrating stressors unique to progressing to the next level of maturity. The recent death of a friend and having a relationship with a significant other end are situational crises.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

In general, people are more successful in working through a crisis if they have someone to help them. This need for help is not gender dependent. A crisis results in such a state of disequilibrium that it is generally self-limiting and not a long-term event. Experiencing a crisis may actually offer the family or individual a potential for growth and change.

[lindiwe]

Thank you

[peter]

Happy to help you