The nurse is planning care for a patient who is experiencing a crisis. The patient tells the nurse, "I feel out of control, and I can't seem to make any decisions." Which nursing action will best promote effective interventions for this patient?

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2. In order to promote effective interventions for a patient experiencing crisis, the most effective intervention is identifying the origin of the patient's crisis. Once the nurse can determine the cause of the patient's crisis, the nurse can then individualize care for the patient. While the other answer choices may be appropriate nursing interventions, these do not best promote effective interventions for the patient.

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