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big1devin

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Mr. and Mrs. Adams have just been informed that their 2-week-old daughter has a congenital neurologic demyelinating disorder that will result in progressive loss of function and a 2-year life expectancy.
 
  The couple are hugging each other and crying uncontrollably. The nurse evaluates their reaction as which phase of the crisis process?
 
  A) Precrisis
  B) Impact
  C) Crisis
  D) Resolution

Question 2

The wife of an affluent and well-known businessman is shocked and distraught at the fact that her husband has been charged with fraud and publically arrested. Which of the nurse's following statements is most therapeutic?
 
  A) These things have a way of working themselves out.
  B) It's very understandable that you would feel betrayed and embarrassed right now.
  C) Try to focus on the changes that you and husband will make to prevent this from happening again.
  D) When this eventually blows over, you'll probably find it wasn't as serious as it feels right now.


kristenb95

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
The impact phase occurs when the individual learns of a situation that will create crisis.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Downplaying a crisis or providing false reassurance is not therapeutic. As well, it would be premature to have the client focus on the distant future. Conversely, validating the client's feelings at the present time is a therapeutic technique.


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