A patient comes to the mental health center after being held hostage during a bank robbery 2 days ago.The patient relates a number of symptoms,including intrusive thoughts,nightmares,and feelings of helplessness.The nurse should consider the possibility that the patient is experiencing a _____ crisis.
A) situational
B) maturational
C) developmental
D) pseudopsychological

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A situational crisis occurs when an accidental,uncommon,or unexpected event upsets psychological equilibrium.

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