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plus1 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A student falsely accused a college professor of sexual intimidation. The professor tells the nurse, I cannot teach nor do any research. My mind is totally preoccupied with these false accusations. What is the priority nursing diagnosis?

a. Ineffective denial related to threats to professional identity
b. Deficient knowledge related to sexual harassment protocols
c. Impaired social interaction related to loss of teaching abilities
d. Ineffective role performance related to distress from false accusations

Question 2

A patient who is visiting the crisis clinic for the first time asks, How long will I be coming here? The nurse's reply should consider that the usual duration of crisis intervention is:

a. 1 to 2 weeks.
b. 3 to 4 weeks.
c. 4 to 8 weeks.
d. 8 to 12 weeks.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
This nursing diagnosis is the priority because it reflects the consequences of the precipitating event associated with the professor's crisis. There is no evidence of denial. Deficient knowledge may apply, but it is not the priority. Data are not present to diagnose impaired social interaction.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The disorganization associated with crisis is so distressing that it usually cannot be tolerated for more than 4 to 8 weeks. If it is not resolved by that time, the individual usually adopts dysfunctional behaviors that reduce anxiety without solving the problem. Crisis intervention can shorten the duration.