Asked by Jaspreet Singh on Sep 23, 2024
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A woman says, "I can't take anymore! Last year my husband divorced me. Three months ago, I found a lump in my breast. Yesterday my daughter said she's quitting college and moving in with her boyfriend." Which issue should be the focus for crisis intervention?
A) Possible mastectomy
B) Disordered family communication
C) Effects of the divorce
D) Coping with the reaction to the daughter's events
Possible Mastectomy
A potential surgical procedure involving the removal of one or both breasts, partially or completely, often considered to prevent or treat breast cancer.
Disordered Family Communication
Dysfunctional interaction patterns within a family that generate misunderstanding, conflict, or lack of emotional support.
Coping
Employing strategies or mechanisms to manage, endure, or adapt to stress and adversity.
- Identify types of crises and appropriate intervention strategies.
- Determine the priority focus in crisis intervention based on patients' immediate needs.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify types of crises and appropriate intervention strategies.
- Determine the priority focus in crisis intervention based on patients' immediate needs.
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