Asked by Iliana Miller on May 09, 2024
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A nurse assesses a patient in crisis. Select the most appropriate question for the nurse to ask to assess this patient's situational support.
A) "Has anything upsetting occurred in the past few days?"
B) "Who can be helpful to you during this time?"
C) "How does this problem affect your life?"
D) "What led you to seek help at this time?"
Crisis Assessment
A process used in mental health to evaluate the severity of an individual's psychological distress and the risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Understand the significance of evaluating coping mechanisms and individual support networks in crisis management.
Verified Answer
AN
Allie NorrisMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Only the answer focuses on situational support. The incorrect options focus on the patient's perception of the precipitating event.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the significance of evaluating coping mechanisms and individual support networks in crisis management.