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A 23-year-old male veteran of the war in Iraq is admitted with a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following his arrest for destroying his girlfriend's apartment. This is not his first angry outburst resulting in destruction of property. Which interventions by the nurse will be most helpful to this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Allow opportunities for him to express his anger.
B) Provide patient and family teaching regarding PTSD.
C) Tell the patient that hurting himself will solve nothing.
D) Report him to the authorities.
E) Exhibit a nonjudgmental attitude.
F) Reassure him that everything will be all right.
On Sep 26, 2024