During the Initial Interview at the Crisis Center, a Patient

question 20

Multiple Choice

During the initial interview at the crisis center, 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?"

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Definitions:

Obedience

The act of following orders or directions from authorities or rules, a fundamental aspect in the study of social psychology.

Self-Control

involves the ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in the face of temptations and impulses.

Latency Stage

A phase in Freudian psychosexual development occurring from around age 6 to puberty, characterized by a decrease in sexual interests and conflicts.

Gender Identity

A person's innate feeling of their gender identity, which can differ from the sex assigned to them at birth.