Author Question: Which of the following reflects the concepts of crisis intervention? Standard Text: Select all that ... (Read 25 times)

luminitza · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which of the following reflects the concepts of crisis intervention? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Includes interdisciplinary treatment
2. Restoring the individual to a sense of equilibrium
3. Used when client is unable to overcome the effects of a crisis
4. Utilized when client becomes suicidal
5. Short-term, action-oriented assistance, focused on problem-solving

Question 2

The nurse is working with a client who exhibits a grandiose sense of self-importance. This characteristic is associated with which of the following personality disorders?

1. Narcissistic personality disorder
2. Avoidant personality disorder
3. Histrionic personality disorder
4. Dependent personality disorder

sokh · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,2,5
Rationale: Includes interdisciplinary treatment. Effective crisis intervention care includes various disciplines.

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale: Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance and a sense of entitlement. Histrionic personality disorder is characterized by a lifelong tendency for dramatic, egocentric, attention-seeking response patterns. Dependent personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive, excessive, and unrealistic need to be cared for, fear of separation, lack of self-confidence, an inability to make decisions, and an inability to function independently. Avoidant personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of social withdrawal along with a sense of inadequacy, fear, and hypersensitivity to potential rejection or shame.