Author Question: A nurse is working with a family in crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform ... (Read 116 times)

Garrulous · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse is working with a family in crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?

A) Teach the family about crisis and its resolution.
B) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of available resources.
C) Identify which family member is experiencing crisis symptoms.
D) Plan interventions that will ensure the security of all family members.

Question 2

A school nurse has been called into action in a crisis intervention role after the suicide of a student. The prime objective of the crisis intervener is to do which of the following?

A) Make decisions for clients until the clients can do so independently
B) Help clients find ways to solve immediate problems
C) Give anticipatory guidance to avert future crises
D) Mobilize families to provide needed support

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
While working with families in crisis, the intervener determines which family member is exhibiting crisis symptoms. Next, he or she attempts to identify what the client needs to ensure safety and security for all members of the family. In collaboration with the client and family, the intervener identifies strategies to reduce the most severe symptoms. He or she also assesses the family's resources and additional social resources. The intervener teaches about crisis and its resolution to the person in crisis and to supportive others.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Crisis intervention focuses on the problem or stressor that precipitated the crisis rather than on personality traits. The goal is to assist the person in distress to resolve the immediate problem and regain emotional equilibrium.