A client tells the nurse about being laid off from work, the spouse wa

A client tells the nurse about being laid off from work, the spouse wanting a divorce, and being ill with a chest cold for a month. What statement should the nurse make that reflects understanding of a client in crisis?

1. “Once you reach the crisis state, you may remain there for several months until you recover.”
2. “People generally find it easier to work through a crisis if someone is working with them.”
3. “Men often handle crisis better individually, whereas women do better with a counselor.”
4. “Experiencing a crisis is never positive, so we must work to relieve your anxiety as soon as possible.”

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: A crisis results in such a state of disequilibrium that it is generally self-limiting and not a long-term event.
Rationale 2: In general, people are more successful in working through a crisis if they have someone to help them.
Rationale 3: The need for help during a crisis is not dependent upon the client’s gender.
Rationale 4: Experiencing a crisis may actually offer the family or individual a potential for growth and change.