TOPIC 8 - crisis nursing Flashcards
what is a crisis
acute, time limited occurrences experienced as overwhelming emotional reactions to a stressful situational event, developmental event, or the persons perception of an event
crisis will result in which two responses from the person experiencing crisis
fall apart and decompensate or problem solve and grow through the process
what impacts the outcomes of crises
individual, family, and community perception of the response
coping abilities and resiliency
availability and outside supports
factors that limit coping and problem solving abilities
mental illness, substance abuse, history of poor coping, diminished cognitive ability, preexisting physical health problems, limited social supports, developmental and or physical changes
clients with the best outcomes …
feel safe, connected, calm and hopeful
have access to social, physical, and emotional supports
find ways to help themselves
developmental crisis
have to do with the predictable transitions that individuals experience as they move from one stage to another
examples of developmental crises
getting married, starting college, retirement, becoming a parent
situational crisis
arise suddenly and unexpectedly from an external source and are events or circumstances that threaten the physical, social, and psychological integrity of individuals , frequently involving grief or loss
examples of situational crises
being forced to retire, financial distress, illness, death of a loved ones, going through divorce
adventitious or social crisis
rare, unexpected events that affect a group or community
not part of everyday life
examples of adventitious crises
natural disaster, terrorism, pandemics, flood, earthquake, active shooter
existential crisis
inner conflicts, often centered around life’s purpose and spirituality
examples of existential crises
what is my calling in life? midlife crisis, am i making a difference? does god really exist?
phase 1 of psychological crisis
Person confronted by conflict; responds with increased anxiety.
phase 2 of psychological crisis
If usual defensive responses fail and threat persists, anxiety escalates. Trial-and-error begins.
phase 3 of psychological crisis
If trial-and-error attempts fail, anxiety can escalate to severe & panic levels.
phase 4 of psychological crisis
If the problem is not solved and new coping skills are ineffective, anxiety can overwhelm the person & lead to serious illness; assess for suicidal thoughts.
crisis interventions need to be …
bold, creative, flexible
strategies of primary level of care
Promote mental health before crisis strikesProvide education, information & resource listings
goals of primary level of care
Improve clients’ coping ability &Decrease incidence of crises
strategies of secondary level of care
Prevent prolonged anxiety during acute crisis
goals of secondary level of care
Ensure client safety & Shorten duration of client distress
strategies of tertiary level of care
Provide support during recovery from crisis
goals of tertiary level of care
Facilitate optimal client functioning & prevent further emotional disruption