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nramada · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A victim of domestic violence is exhibiting denial and rationalization about the cause of the abuse as assessed by the mental health nurse. The nurse identifies this phase of crisis as which of the following?

A) Precrisis
B) Crisis
C) Resolution
D) Postcrisis

Question 2

Which of the following statements would indicate that a client, whose son has been killed by a firearm, is in the resolution phase of crisis?

A) You must have made a mistake. My boy doesn't play with guns
B) I should have prevented this. How can I communicate that to other parents?
C) I need a drink. I feel so badly right now.
D) I need to be alone. Just leave me alone.

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
In the crisis phase, the client is rationalizing about the cause of the situation. The general state of equilibrium in which a person is able to cope with everyday stress is termed precrisis. The resolution phase occurs when successful problem solving occurs. When the postcrisis phase begins, a client may be at a higher level of maturity and adaptation due to acquisition of new positive coping skills.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
The correct answer indicates that the client is able to reflect on the event. The other answers reflect denial, withdrawal, or using alcohol as a coping mechanismall behaviors that would be more likely to occur during the crisis itself.