A patient who is visiting the crisis clinic for the first time asks,"How long will I be coming here?" The nurse's reply should consider that the usual duration of crisis intervention is:

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The disorganization associated with crisis is so distressing that it usually cannot be tolerated for more than 4 to 8 weeks.If it is not resolved by that time,the individual usually adopts dysfunctional behaviors that reduce anxiety without solving the problem.Crisis intervention can shorten the duration.

A Patient Who Is Visiting the Crisis Clinic for the First