Asked by MELISSA BROADFOOT on Jul 24, 2024
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The nurse interviewing a patient with suspected PTSD should be alert to findings indicating the patient (Select all that apply)
A) avoids people and places that arouse painful memories.
B) experiences flashbacks or re-experiences the trauma.
C) experiences symptoms suggestive of a heart attack.
D) feels compelled to repeat selected ritualistic behaviors.
E) demonstrates hypervigilance or distrusts others.
F) feels detached, estranged, or empty inside.
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by severe anxiety, flashbacks, nightmares, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
Hypervigilance
An increased level of sensitivity in the senses paired with a heightened intensity of actions aimed at identifying potential threats.
- Recognize the indicators and treatment methods for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Denali BrownJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
A, B, C, E, F
Explanation :
These assessment findings are consistent with the symptoms of PTSD. Ritualistic behaviors are expected in obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the indicators and treatment methods for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).