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46. A 44-year-old client is unable to function since her husband asked for a divorce 2
weeks ago. She is brought to the crisis intervention center by a friend. What type of
crisis reflects this situation?
A. Social
B. Situational
C. Maturational
D. Developmental
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, B. Situational
52. What is the priority goal when planning for a client in crisis?
A. Referring the client for occupational therapy
B. Restoring the client's psychological equilibrium
C. Scheduling the client for follow-up counseling
D. Having the client gain insight into the problem
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B. Restoring the client's psychological equilibrium
56. An extremely anxious client enters a crisis center and asks a nurse for help. Which
response best reflects the nurse's role in crisis intervention?
A. "Tell me what you have done to help yourself"
B. "I will be here for you to help you figure things out"
C. "I understand that in the past you have had problems"
D. "Tell me about the things that are bothering you the most"
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B. "I will be here for you to help you figure things out"
54. Which approaches should a nurse use during crisis intervention? SATA
A. Active
B. Passive
C. Reflective
D. Interpretative
E. Goal-directed
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A. Active
E. Goal-directed
37. A male nurse is caring for a client. The client states, "You know, I've never had a
male nurse before." What is the nurse's best reply?
A. "Does it bother you to have a male nurse?"
B. "How do you feel about having a male nurse?"
C. "There aren't many male nurses, We are a minority."
D. "You sound upset. I will get a female nurse to care for you."
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B. "How do you feel about having a male nurse?"
55. Which is the most important assessment data for a nurse to gather from the client
in crisis?
A. The client's work habits
B. Any significant physical health data
C. A history of emotional problems in the family
D. The client's perception of the circumstances surrounding the crisis
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D. The client's perception of the circumstances surrounding the crisis
49. A client is diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. What is a realistic initial
intervention for this client?