During the Initial Interview at the Crisis Centre, a Patient

question 15

Multiple Choice

During the initial interview at the crisis centre, a patient says, "I've been served with divorce papers. I'm so upset and anxious that I can't think clearly." Which comment should the nurse use to assess personal coping skills?

• A) "In the past, how have you handled difficult or stressful situations?"
• B) "What would you like us to do to help you feel more relaxed?"
• C) "Tell me more about how it feels to be anxious and upset."
• D) "Can you describe your role in the marital relationship?"

Understand the importance and method of social work assessments.

Learn the competencies required by social workers as outlined in the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.

Identify the different levels of social work practice and the focus at each level.

Grasp the importance of evidence-based and empirically based practices in social work.

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Definitions:

Activation

The process of initiating action or the state of being active, often used in contexts relating to physiological, neural, or psychological states of alertness and responsiveness.

Context On Retrieval

The effect of the surrounding environment or situational details present during the process of retrieving a stored memory, influencing its accessibility.

Physical Place

A specific location or area in the real world that can be defined by physical boundaries and characteristics.

Experienced

Having gained knowledge, skill, or wisdom through participation in or exposure to events, activities, or practices.