NCLEX-PN

Category - Psychosocial Integrity

A female client who had a miscarriage 6 months ago informs the nurse during assessment that she and her husband have recently divorced. The client appears distressed and is anxious. The nurse notes that the client is experiencing anxiety resulting from which type of crisis?
  1. Maturational
  2. Situational
  3. Adventitious
  4. Unplanned
Explanation
Answer: B - Divorce, a change in financial status, pregnancy, marriage, a severe illness, and abortion are examples of situational crises. This type of crisis occurs from external sources and is typically associated with an event that disturbs an individual’s psychological balance. The other options are not correct.
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