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    Ati PN Mental Health 2023 Proctored Exam

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

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. A motor-vehicle crash is a situational crisis caused by an unexpected event. B. Loss of a job is a situational crisis related to external circumstances. C. A child leaving for college represents a normal developmental life transition, which can trigger a maturational crisis. D. Divorce is typically considered a situational crisis rather than a developmental stage transition.

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