The most important reason for performing a crisis assessment on ...

[Beheh]

The most important reason for performing a crisis assessment on hospitalized clients is that it allows the care provider to:
 
  a. Implement appropriate care measures.
  b. Encourage clients to share their concerns.
  c. Identify the requirements for additional supplies and personnel.
  d. Identify problems before a crisis develops and plan preventive interventions.

Question 2

The nurse suspects the client is experiencing a manic episode based on which of the following observations?
 
  a. Clothing is very colorful and mismatched, and client cannot sit in chair during interview.
  b. Hair is not combed, clothing is dirty, and client has no interest in surroundings.
  c. Client repeatedly washes her hands and picks at a button on her shirt.
  d. Client expresses fear that someone is waiting outside the room to harm her.

[meltdown117]

Answer to Question 1

D
Problems are much easier to address and treat before they become a crisis situation. The other options are not necessarily directly related to a crisis situation.

Answer to Question 2

A
It is not uncommon for manic clients to dress in colorful clothing and have excessive body movement. Clients who look unkempt and neglected are more commonly diagnosed with depression. Repeated behaviors and picking at clothing is often seen in clients with obsessive-compulsive disorders.

[Beheh]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Dnite]

Gracias!