Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
When planning intervention for a client during a crisis, which of the following outcomes is most appropriate?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The primary goal of crisis intervention is to relieve the symptoms of anxiety and foster constructive coping. Previous psychological issues might recur during crisis, but the focus is on short-term resolution of the current problem. At the end, the nurse credits a client for positive changes and helps him or her understand what was learned. This allows the client to use the learned coping mechanisms when new problems arise.