A Mother Is Concerned About Her Ability to Perform in Her

question 12

Multiple Choice

A mother is concerned about her ability to perform in her new role.She is quite anxious and refuses to leave the postpartum unit.To offer effective client care,a nurse should recognize which information about this type of crisis?

• A)This type of crisis is precipitated by unexpected external stressors.
• B)This type of crisis is precipitated by preexisting psychopathology.
• C)This type of crisis is precipitated by an acute response to an external situational stressor.
• D)This type of crisis is precipitated by normal life-cycle transitions that overwhelm the client.

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