A client tells the nurse about being laid off from work, the spouse wanting a divorce, and being ill with a chest cold for a month. What statement should the nurse make that reflects understanding of a client in crisis?
1. Once you reach the crisis state, you may remain there for several months until you recover.
2. People generally find it easier to work through a crisis if someone is working with them.
3. Men often handle crisis better individually, whereas women do better with a counselor.
4. Experiencing a crisis is never positive, so we must work to relieve your anxiety as soon as possible.
Question 2
The nurse is caring for a critically ill child. While the nurse is preparing to administer a treatment to the child, the child's mother becomes distraught and begins to cry loudly while stroking the child's face.
What is the nurse's best response to this occurrence?
1. Tell the mother that she needs to control herself for the benefit of her child.
2. Distract the mother by having her straighten the linens on the bed.
3. Explain the procedure that will occur with the treatment.
4. Take the mother out of the room and comfort her.