While working with a patient in crisis,a nurse attempts to help the patient identify the relationship between the event precipitating the crisis and the patient's subsequent feelings and behaviors.This is an example of:
A) clarification.
B) support of defenses.
C) reinforcement of behavior.
D) raising the patient's self-esteem.

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Clarification is used when a nurse helps the patient identify the relationship among events,behavior,and feelings.For example,clarification can mean helping a patient see that the patient only felt too sick to go to work after being passed over for a promotion.

While Working with a Patient in Crisis,a Nurse Attempts to Help