The Nurse Is Participating in Psychological Debriefing of a Patient

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is participating in psychological debriefing of a patient who is experiencing a crisis. Which statements will the nurse include when providing education to the patient or family of the patient who is experiencing crisis? Select all that apply.

• A) "Transportation is available if you cannot drive."
• B) "You may want to use a calendar to help you track your response to the crisis."
• C) "Do you have a spiritual leader that you would like me to contact for you?"
• D) "The sedative that the health care provider prescribed is a common treatment."
• E) "The relaxation techniques that the health care provider suggested are a common treatment."

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