Author Question: A maturational crisis can occur at any time during the life cycle. The key task for the nurse ... (Read 73 times)

AEWBW · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A maturational crisis can occur at any time during the life cycle. The key task for the nurse providing intervention to a client who is experiencing a maturational crisis is to:

a. discuss the current crisis with the family members
b. support the client's adaptive defense mechanisms
c. challenge the client's defense mechanisms
d. explore the client's past psychological history

Question 2

The condition characterized by a consistent pattern of rejecting authority is called ___________________ _.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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

Answer to Question 1

B
A priority intervention for the nurse when caring for an individual experiencing a maturational crisis is to support the client's adaptive defense mechanisms. This support will facilitate the individual's return to a precrisis level of functioning.

Answer to Question 2

oppositional defiant disorder