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mikaylakyoung

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A parent has just been told that his 8-year-old son has died from a bullet wound inflicted by a 12-year-old neighbor. Which of the following defense mechanisms would the nurse expect to see in this crisis phase?
 
  A) Denial, projection, and lack of logic
  B) Depression, self-hate, and low self-esteem
  C) New coping skills and higher maturity levels
  D) Acceptance, relief, and withdrawal

Question 2

Which of the following statements best defines crisis intervention?
 
  A) An active but temporary entry into the life situation of an individual, a family, or a group during a period of stress
  B) A group intervention in which confrontation is used to promote change in the client
  C) An intervention in which a group of psychiatric professionals meet to determine which intervention might be most effective for a disturbed client
  D) A family meeting in which the treatment team assists with confrontation of the client's behavior



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
In the crisis phase, clients most often experience confusion, anxiety, and disorganization because they feel helpless and unable to cope with the traumatic event.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Crisis intervention is temporary, but very active, and occurs only during a period of stress.



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