The Principle Most Useful to a Nurse Planning Crisis Intervention

question 23

Multiple Choice

The principle most useful to a nurse planning crisis intervention for any patient is that the patient

• A) is experiencing a state of disequilibrium.
• B) is experiencing a type of mental illness.
• C) poses a threat of violence to others.
• D) has high potential for self-injury.

---

Definitions:

Parathormone

A hormone produced by the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium levels in the blood.

Parathyroid

Small endocrine glands located close to the thyroid gland.

Pituitary

A small gland at the base of the brain that produces hormones influencing growth, metabolism, and reproductive functions.

Adrenal

Pertaining to the adrenal glands, which sit atop each kidney.