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The patient says, "I am having trouble remembering things since I had the head injury,
and that is really frustrating." Which response by the nurse demonstrates the technique
of restatement? - ANS-"The memory problems are frustrating you."
A patient who has been diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder related to
explosive incidents in the military says, "Sometimes when I hear a loud boom like the lid
slamming down on a trash dumpster, I think I'm right back in the attack. My heart races,
and I hit the ground. It is terrifying." Which term correctly identifies this patient's
response? - ANS-Dissociative reaction
A patient has been complaining of nightmares after having a car accident more than 4
weeks ago and tells the nurse, "I think I have PTSD." Which is the best response by the
nurse? - ANS-"I will make you an appointment to talk with the provider for further
evaluation."
A patient reports that he fell and struck his head and has a sore, swollen area on the
back of his head. Which assessment question is the most important for the nurse to
ask? - ANS-"Did you lose consciousness or black out as a result of the fall?"
The nurse knows that the patient who is being treated in the emergency room for
traumatic injury should also be evaluated for which other comorbidities? (Select all that
apply.) - ANS-Depression
Posttraumatic stress disorder
Drug and alcohol use
Suicidality
The patient asks what can be done to help prevent future concussions. Which
statement is the nurse's best response? - ANS-"Wear a helmet during bike riding."
Which of the following are effective treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder
(PTSD)? (Select all that apply.) - ANS-Cognitive behavioral therapy
Exposure therapy
Cognitive processing therapy
They have difficulties with relationships. - ANS-A patient with posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) reports that his wife has left him and that he has been fired from his job
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