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Awilson837

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Andrea, the charge nurse, spoke to the director of nursing about one of the staff nurses having a crisis. The nurse suggested a crisis intervention group to the staff nurse. Crisis intervention groups are successful because:
 
  A.
  The crisis intervention worker is a psychologist and understands the presenting behavior patterns.
  B.
  They supply a workable solution to the patient's problem.
  C.
  The patient is encouraged to share with others about personal problems.
  D.
  The patient is assisted to develop new insights and return to the precrisis phase.

Question 2

Linda says that she feels confused and anxious. In addition, Linda feels unorganized and states, It is as not bad as it seems. What phase of crisis is Linda experiencing?
 
  A.
  Precrisis
  B.
  Impact
  C.
  Adaptive
  D.
  Postcrisis



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A crisis intervention group helps patients determine their stressors. Patients are assisted in developing new coping techniques or modifying their current coping mechanisms.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
In this phase the person acknowledges feeling stress but minimizes its severity.



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