Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client following the recent, sudden death of his partner. The client says, 'I feel paralyzed and canÔÇÖt seem to cope with work or family responsibilities anymore.' Which of the following types of crisis is the client demonstrating?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Maturational crises occur during developmental transitions, not applicable here. Adventitious crises are caused by unexpected external events like sudden death, fitting this scenario. Developmental is similar to maturational and doesnÔÇÖt apply. Situational crises arise from specific events, but sudden death is more accurately adventitious.