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ATI Mental Health 2023 II Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is leading a crisis intervention group for adolescents who witnessed the suicide of a classmate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Identify prior coping skills. This should be the first action because understanding the adolescents' existing coping mechanisms will help tailor the crisis intervention effectively. By identifying their prior coping skills, the nurse can build upon their strengths and provide support based on their individual needs. Initiating referrals (
A), discussing confidentiality (
B), and reviewing community resources (
C) are important steps but would come after identifying the adolescents' coping skills. These actions are secondary to the initial assessment of coping strategies.
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