A nurse is collecting data from an adult client in an outpatient mental health clinic. Which of the following events should the nurse identify as a potential cause of a maturational crisis?

A. Motor-vehicle crash: A motor-vehicle crash is an unexpected and sudden event that falls under a situational crisis. It is not part of the normal developmental process and requires immediate coping for trauma, rather than adjustment to predictable life changes. B. A child leaving for college: The departure of a child is a predictable, developmental milestone that can challenge an adult’s coping mechanisms. It represents a maturational crisis because it occurs as part of the normal life cycle and requires adaptation to new roles and changing family dynamics. C. Loss of job: Job loss is generally unforeseen and creates situational stress. It is not a predictable event in normal development, so it is classified as a situational crisis rather than a maturational crisis. D. Divorce: Divorce is typically unexpected and represents a situational crisis. While it can significantly affect emotional stability, it does not occur as a normal, predictable developmental event in the life cycle.