After Completing the Contracted Number of Visits to the Crisis

question 25

Multiple Choice

After completing the contracted number of visits to the crisis clinic, an adult says, "I've emerged from this as a stronger person. You supported me while I worked through my feelings of loss and helped me find community resources. I'm benefiting from a support group." The nurse can evaluate the patient's feelings about the care received as:

• A) not at all satisfied.
• B) somewhat satisfied.
• C) moderately satisfied.
• D) very satisfied.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in numerous high-level functions such as perception, memory, thought, and complex motor functions.

Pons

a part of the brain located in the brainstem, which is involved in regulating breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, often referred to as the "master gland," because it regulates several other hormone glands in the endocrine system.

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a principal relay station for sensory information, directing it to appropriate areas of the brain for processing.