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Which scenario most accurately exemplifies an adventitious crisis?
Which scenario most accurately exemplifies an adventitious crisis?
- An individual experiencing anxiety and uncertainty while transitioning into retirement.
- A couple undergoing significant emotional strain and adjustment difficulties following their marriage.
- A community grappling with the aftermath of a devastating hurricane, leading to widespread trauma and displacement. (correct)
- A sudden job loss leading to financial instability and emotional distress.
An individual who has recently retired is experiencing significant anxiety and difficulty adjusting to their new lifestyle. Considering the types of crises, how would this situation be classified?
An individual who has recently retired is experiencing significant anxiety and difficulty adjusting to their new lifestyle. Considering the types of crises, how would this situation be classified?
- External crisis, stemming from external pressures associated with retirement.
- Situational crisis, due to the unexpected nature of retirement.
- Maturational crisis, related to the developmental transition and required adaptation in coping mechanisms. (correct)
- Adventitious crisis, as it involves a significant life change.
A client is undergoing crisis intervention after experiencing a situational crisis. Which assumption is most critical for the nurse to consider during the intervention?
A client is undergoing crisis intervention after experiencing a situational crisis. Which assumption is most critical for the nurse to consider during the intervention?
- The client has a history of mental illness that has been exacerbated by the crisis.
- The client had poor coping mechanisms.
- The client is likely to develop chronic mental health issues without intensive therapy.
- The client was functioning at a healthy psychological level prior to the crisis. (correct)
Which statement accurately differentiates a crisis from a chronic mental health condition?
Which statement accurately differentiates a crisis from a chronic mental health condition?
A person who lost their job doesn't consider it a crisis, but a challenge. Why is this the case?
A person who lost their job doesn't consider it a crisis, but a challenge. Why is this the case?
A therapist is working with a client experiencing a crisis. Which approach would be LEAST effective in helping the client regain equilibrium?
A therapist is working with a client experiencing a crisis. Which approach would be LEAST effective in helping the client regain equilibrium?
During a crisis intervention, a client expresses feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. What is the most appropriate initial nursing intervention?
During a crisis intervention, a client expresses feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. What is the most appropriate initial nursing intervention?
A situational crisis is primarily characterized by:
A situational crisis is primarily characterized by:
What is the typical duration of a crisis, assuming effective intervention?
What is the typical duration of a crisis, assuming effective intervention?
In the context of crisis intervention, which of the following is the most crucial initial step?
In the context of crisis intervention, which of the following is the most crucial initial step?
Flashcards
Crisis
Crisis
An acute, time-limited event (4-6 weeks) where a client's emotional response overwhelms their normal coping mechanisms.
Situational/External Crisis
Situational/External Crisis
Unanticipated loss or change in everyday life events, such as divorce or job loss.
Maturational/Internal Crisis
Maturational/Internal Crisis
Achieving new developmental stages requiring additional coping mechanisms, like marriage or retirement.
Adventitious Crisis
Adventitious Crisis
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Study Notes
- A crisis is an acute, time-limited event, usually lasting 4-6 weeks.
- During a crisis, a client experiences an emotional response unmanageable with their normal coping mechanisms.
- Crisis intervention assumes the client was previously well-functioning and mentally healthy.
- Crises are a normal part of life and represent a struggle for equilibrium and adaptation.
- Crises are personal; what is a crisis for one person may not be for another.
Types of Crises
- Situational/External crises involve unanticipated loss or change in everyday life events, like divorce or job change.
- Maturational/Internal crises occur when achieving new developmental stages requires learning additional coping mechanisms, such as getting married or retiring.
- Adventitious crises involve natural disasters, crimes, or large-scale psychological trauma experienced by communities.
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