In crisis intervention, the nurse's primary role is to provide immediate, short-term assistance to individuals who have experienced an event that overwhelms their normal coping mechanisms. The goal is to stabilize the situation, reduce acute distress, ensure safety, and help the person return to their pre-crisis level of functioning. This involves active listening, assessing for risk (e.g., suicide), providing emotional support, and connecting the individual to appropriate resources for follow-up care.

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Zambia

• ivwananji siwale – 29 pts

• Visual Pathway Lesions
• Positive and Negative Symptoms
• Hallucinations and Delusions
• Antipsychotic Medications
• Emergency: Environmental Emergencies