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Engineer · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse recognizes that a client has a very serious eating disorder and needs immediate counseling and nutritional assistance. Referring the client to health care workers for counseling and nutritional assistance is an example of which process?

a. crisis intervention c. depersonalization
b. defense mechanisms d. local adaptation

Question 2

A client is using confrontations with a stepchild as opportunities to teach the child, rather than allowing discussions to become personally disturbing. This situation is an example of which process?

a. adaptation c. conditioning
b. cognitive reframing d. maladaptive measures

cat123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
An acute state of disorganization or crisis occurs when a person's stressors exceed her or his coping ability. The person in a crisis state is unable to function because of extreme anxiety; this state is time-limited and requires immediate intervention to be resolved.

Answer to Question 2

B
Cognitive reframing involves the use of circumstances to provide an opportunity for change and personal growth.