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The nurse incorporates the underlying premise of crisis intervention, about providing 'the right kind of help at the right time,' to achieve which of the following goals initially?

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Rationale: The initial goal of crisis intervention is regaining emotional security and equilibrium to stabilize the client. Resolving underlying problems, developing insight, and building support systems are secondary goals addressed after stabilization.

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