A patient comes to the clinic with superficial cuts on the left wrist. The patient paces around the room sobbing but cringes when approached and responds to questions with only shrugs or monosyllables. What is the nurse's best initial statement to this patient?
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A patient comes to the clinic with superficial cuts on the left wrist. The patient is pacing and sobbing. After a few minutes with the nurse, the patient is calmer. What should the nurse ask to determine the patient's perception of the precipitating event?
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A patient comes to the crisis center saying, 'I'm in a terrible situation. I don't know what to do.' The triage nurse can initially assume that the patient is experiencing what?
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An adolescent comes to the crisis clinic and reports sexual abuse by an uncle. The patient told the parents about the uncle's behavior, but the parents did not believe the adolescent. What type of crisis exists?
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Which patient statement best suggests they have returned to a pre-crisis level of functioning?
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