While Conducting the Initial Interview with a Patient in Crisis

question 8

Multiple Choice

While conducting the initial interview with a patient in crisis, the nurse should do which of the following?

• A) Listen carefully and summarize often
• B) Convey a sense of urgency to the patient
• C) Be forthright about time limits of the interview
• D) Let the patient know the nurse controls the interview

Understand specific types of homicides, including hate crimes and domestic violence, and their motivations.

Identify the patterns and causes of victimization in homicides.

Recognize the patterns of time, including days and seasons, in relation to homicide rates.

Understand the sociological perspectives on violence and homicide, focusing on poverty, social structures, and socialization processes.

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Definitions:

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications used to manage psychosis, including severe mental disorders such as schizophrenia, by reducing or controlling symptoms like hallucinations and delusions.

Hopelessness

A state of despair characterized by a perceived lack of future prospects or personal efficacy.

Client Confidentiality

The ethical principle that a professional will not disclose information about a client without the client's consent.