Asked by Stephanie Pelaez on Jul 03, 2024
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A nurse assesses the health status of soldiers returning from a war zone. Screening for which health problems will be a priority? (Select all that apply.)
A) Schizophrenia
B) Eating disorder
C) Traumatic brain injury
D) Oppositional defiant disorder
E) Posttraumatic stress disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury
An injury to the brain caused by an external force, which can result in temporary or permanent cognitive, physical, and psychosocial impairments.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
A disorder of the mind initiated by direct exposure to or witnessing a distressing incident, characterized by repetitive flashbacks, nightmares, and extreme anxiety.
- Understand demographic, psychological, and situational risk factors associated with increased suicide risk.
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Dayne RangelJul 07, 2024
Final Answer :
C, E
Explanation :
The incidence of TBI is very high in veterans and this problem is associated with an increased risk of dying by suicide compared with people without brain injuries.Many soldiers also have posttraumatic stress disorder, which contributes to increased suicide risk. The incidence of disorders identified in the distractors would be expected to parallel the general population.
Learning Objectives
- Understand demographic, psychological, and situational risk factors associated with increased suicide risk.