A nurse is working in a crisis intervention unit. The nurse would most likely be involved with which activities? Select all that apply.

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Crisis intervention treatment-a specialized, short-term, goal-directed therapy for those in acute distress-is brief, usually lasting fewer than 6 hours. Key nursing roles include assessment of short-term therapeutic interventions and medication administration. Nurses also facilitate referrals for admission to the hospital or for outpatient services. The use of 23-hour observation is a short-term treatment that serves the client in immediate but short-term crisis. This type of care admits individuals to an inpatient setting for as long as 23 hours, during which time services are provided at a less-than-acute care level. When the immediate crisis does not resolve quickly, crisis stabilization is the next step. This type of care usually lasts fewer than seven days and has a symptom-based indication for hospital admission.

A Nurse Is Working in a Crisis Intervention Unit