Which of the following is a correct assumption regarding the concept of crisis? - A crisis

situation contains the potential for psychological growth or deterioration

Crises occurs when an individual: - Experiences a stressor and perceives coping

strategies to be ineffective

Amanda's mobile home was destroyed by a tornado. Amanda received only minor

injuries, but is experiencing disabling anxiety in the aftermath of the event. This type of

crisis is called: - - ♥ Crisis resulting from traumatic stress

- (Adventitious)

The most appropriate crisis intervention with Amanda (#3) would be to: - Discuss stages

of grief and feelings associated with each

A nurse is conducting chart reviews of multiple clients at a community mental health

facility. Which of the following events is an example of a client experiencing a

maturational crisis? - Marriage

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a crisis. Which of the following

medications might the provider prescribe? (select all that apply) - - Paroxetine

- Lorazepam

Crisis medication - - Paroxetine

- Lorazepam

A nurse is conducting a group therapy with a group of clients. Which of the following

statements made by a client is an example of aggressive-communication? - "You'd

better listen to me."

A nurse is caring for a client who is speaking in a loud voice with clenched fists. Which

of the following actions should the nurse take? - Request that other staff members

remain close by

A nurse is assessing a client in an inpatient mental health unit. Which of the following

findings should the nurse expect if the client is in the pre-assaultive stage of violence?

(Select all that apply) - - Hyperverbal

- Facial grimacing

- Agitation

A nurse is caring for a client in an inpatient mental health facility who gets up from a

chair and throws it across the day room. Which of the following is the priority nursing

action? - Move the client away from others