At the Last Contracted Visit in the Crisis Intervention Clinic

question 6

Multiple Choice

At the last contracted visit in the crisis intervention clinic, an adult says, "I've emerged from this a stronger person. You helped me get my life back in balance." The nurse responds, "I think we should have two more sessions to explore why your reactions were so intense." Which analysis applies?

• A) The patient is experiencing transference.
• B) The patient demonstrates need for continuing support.
• C) The nurse is having difficulty terminating the relationship.
• D) The nurse is empathizing with the patient's feelings of dependency.

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Definitions:

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

A psychotherapy technique that helps individuals process and recover from trauma and PTSD by stimulating rapid eye movements.

Exposure Therapy

A behavior-focused intervention in which fearful persons are repeatedly exposed to the objects or situations they dread.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A mental disorder induced by the trauma of experiencing or the act of witnessing a fear-provoking event, manifesting through continuous nightmares, flashbacks, and intense anxiety sensations.

Combat Experience

Exposure to warfare or battle conditions, often discussed in relation to its psychological impact on military personnel.