A community health nurse is providing crisis intervention to individuals experiencing psychological consequences of a disaster. The nurse employs a generic approach, as evidenced by which action?

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The generic approach is designed to reach high-risk individuals and large groups who have experienced the same disaster, teaching them about the expected emotional reactions to the type of disaster they have experienced and promoting adaptive responses. Environmental manipulation results in the change of a person's physical or interpersonal situation, providing situational support to relieve stress. An example of environmental manipulation is when a community health nurse coordinates the reunification of family members separated by the disaster. General support is defined as the caring, warmth, and concern the community health nurse conveys to the client as she or he delivers services.

A Community Health Nurse Is Providing Crisis Intervention to Individuals