The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Client Who Is

The nurse is providing care to a client who is "in crisis." The client recently lost a job, was served with divorce papers, and has been sick with back-to-back colds for 1 month. Which nursing statement demonstrates understanding of the care of a client in crisis?

A) "Experiencing a crisis is never positive, so we must work to relieve your anxiety as soon as possible."
B) "People generally find it easier to work through a crisis if someone is working with them."
C) "Men often handle crisis better individually, whereas women do better with a counselor."
D) "Once you reach the crisis state, you may remain there for several months until you recover."