Crisis Intervention
In completing the case study, students will be addressing the following learning objectives:
Differentiate maturational, situational, and adventitious crisis.
Apply the nursing process to a client, family, or community in crisis.
1. Frances Gordon is a 42-year-old divorced school teacher. Her 20-year-old daughter, Sarah, has developed schizophrenia and has withdrawn from college. Her youngest daughter, Glenda, is a 19-year-old unmarried mother who is living at home. Glenda has just given birth to a baby boy who has a heart defect. The baby's father refuses to pay for any of the healthcare costs. Frances' dire economic situation is very stressful to her. Her ex-husband refuses to help financially, and the bank has refused a second loan to Frances.
a. Can you differentiate between maturational, situational, and adventitious crises? What type of crisis is Frances experiencing?
Discuss how to apply the nursing process in the care of Frances.