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Crisis Intervention and Suicidal Ideation · NCLEX Exam

In the context of crisis intervention, when does a crisis occur?

  1. The client can meet the usual coping mechanisms effectively.
  2. Usual coping mechanisms fail and the client perceives threat to self-concept.
  3. The client is asleep and unaware of surroundings.
  4. The client engages in only minor life stressors.
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Correct answer: Usual coping mechanisms fail and the client perceives threat to self-concept.

A crisis is defined as when a person’s usual coping fails and they perceive a threat, risking psychological decompensation.

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