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As the nurse plans a teaching session on crisis management for families with a member who is severely and persistently mentally ill, practical information should include, In the event of a cri-sis:
 
  1. always do as the mentally ill person commands.
  2. maintain continuous eye contact and touch whenever possible.
  3. point out that the mentally ill person's thinking is wrong.
  4. stay calm and speak softly.
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Remaining calm allows the family member to think clearly about what is to be done. It also helps calm the client. Anxiety is transmissible, and anxiety of the family member will increase the anx-iety experienced by the client and contribute to escalation of the crisis. Speaking softly but clear-ly and using simple sentences enhances the sense of calmness. The other options are likely to contribute to escalation of the crisis.
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