The nurse needs to plan interventions to address a client's crisis. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
A)Develop the plan prior to meeting with the client.
B)Conduct a complete assessment.
C)Determine follow-up.
D)Focus on long-term problems.

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A)Nursing care is based on assessment. Thus, a plan cannot be developed prior to meeting with the client. The time frame, whether short term or long term, and the need for follow-up will be determined by the findings of the assessment.
B)Nursing care is based on assessment. Thus, a plan cannot be developed prior to meeting with the client. The time frame, whether short term or long term, and the need for follow-up will be determined by the findings of the assessment.
C)Nursing care is based on assessment. Thus, a plan cannot be developed prior to meeting with the client. The time frame, whether short term or long term, and the need for follow-up will be determined by the findings of the assessment.
D)Nursing care is based on assessment. Thus, a plan cannot be developed prior to meeting with the client. The time frame, whether short term or long term, and the need for follow-up will be determined by the findings of the assessment.

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