A factory abruptly closes;workers receive no warning and no explanation.An office worker tries to take it in stride and begins the job search,updating his resume,submitting applications,and offering support to his peers.Which assessment question would be most important to ask at this time?

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The initial focus in crisis situations should be on determining how the patient sees the event and his current situation and,in particular,whether psychiatric treatment or admission is needed to provide for his safety or prevent decompensation.A broad opening question that yields information on how the person interprets the event and how it has affected him so far helps to determine his perception of events and whether he requires psychiatric care.Seeking information about past crisis responses,present coping efforts,and future plans would follow.

A Factory Abruptly Closes;workers Receive No Warning and No Explanation