Author Question: A nurse has become stuck in traffic on a bridge and now realizes that the problem is caused by a man ... (Read 66 times)

jake · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse has become stuck in traffic on a bridge and now realizes that the problem is caused by a man who is straddling the handrail and threatening to jump. The nurse has approached the man and attempted to begin a therapeutic dialogue.

At what point may the nurse discontinue this crisis intervention?

A) After 30 minutes
B) After emergency responders arrive and take over
C) When it becomes evident that the man is unwilling to dialogue
D) When the man makes it clear that he wishes the nurse to leave him alone

Question 2

The nurse is providing care for a family whose members have been the recent victims of a violent home invasion and robbery. How should the nurse begin the process of crisis intervention?

A) By identifying the facts surrounding the event and the severity of it
B) By enlisting the help of a multidisciplinary team
C) By assessing the family members' perceptions of the event
D) By having the family members reflect on their defense mechanisms

ky860224 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
The criteria or standards of care for a person providing crisis intervention state that the person who begins to intervene in a crisis is obligated to continue the intervention unless a more qualified person relieves him or her.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
The first factor in the assessment process in a crisis intervention is to determine the severity of the crisis situation and to identify the degree of disruption the client is experiencing.