Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/Syndrome; Questions and Answers
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/Syndrome
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/Syndrome
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/Syndrome;
Questions and Answers
A client's response to trauma includes characteristics that relate to which
factors? Select all that apply.
A. The individual
B. The traumatic experience
C. The recovery environment
D. The loss of control Correct Answer-A. The...
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/Syndrome;
Questions and Answers
A client's response to trauma includes characteristics that relate to which
factors? Select all that apply.
A. The individual
B. The traumatic experience
C. The recovery environment
D. The loss of control Correct Answer-A. The individual
B. The traumatic experience
C. The recovery environment
A nursing student presents to the psychiatric mental health unit to begin their
clinical shift. Their assigned client experienced the death of their child at home
six months ago. Which statement made by the student needs follow-up from
their clinical instructor?
A. "My client continues to be upset from their child dying. It's been six months
and they should be able to cope with it by now."
B. "My client has a history of depression, so this traumatic experience may make
it more difficult to cope with."
C. "My client is still struggling with their child dying from a sudden, unexpected
death at home."
D. "My client told me that her in-laws continue to blame her for the death of
their grandchild." Correct Answer-A. "My client continues to be upset from
their child dying. It's been six months and they should be able to cope with it by
now."
, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/Syndrome;
Questions and Answers
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a _______ symptom response to a
traumatic experience that lasts for more than ________. Symptoms of ________
are common with this disorder and may be serious enough to warrant further
attention from care providers. Correct Answer-Multisystem
One Month
Depression
Identify if the characteristic predisposing a client to post traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) is related to the traumatic experience, the individual, or the
recovery environment. Each choice will be used once. Correct Answer-The
traumatic experience:
robbed at gunpoint (severity of stressor)
Unexpected death of a child (unanticipated event)
The individual:
History of alcohol abuse
bipolar disorder
The environment:
friends don't believe them
Family lives in another state
The nurse is conducting an initial assessment of a client with post-traumatic
stress disorder. To assess the client's perception of the precipitating event that
led to the crisis, which question is the most appropriate for the nurse to ask?
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