Asked by Jaspreet Chauhan on Sep 23, 2024

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Which premise is most useful to a nurse planning crisis intervention for any patient? 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 a high potential for self-injury.

Disequilibrium

An imbalance or lack of stability in a physical, psychological, or economic system.

Mental Illness

Various mental disorders that impact emotional state, thought processes, and conduct.

Self-Injury

The act of deliberately harming one's own body as a way to cope with emotional distress, without suicidal intent.

  • Become familiar with the psychological and emotional responses elicited by crises.
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Redzuan Rusliabout 21 hours ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Disequilibrium is the only answer universally true for all patients in crisis. A crisis represents a struggle for equilibrium when problems seem unsolvable. Crisis does not reflect mental illness. The potential for self-violence or other-directed violence may or may not be a factor in crisis.