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KimWrice

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A mental health nurse is assessing a child victim of abuse. The nurse would expect which clinical symptom to be exhibited in the child?
 
  A) Nightmares
  B) Calmness
  C) Decreased fear
  D) Increased concentration

Question 2

For days after being raped and battered, a client reports nightmares, decreased appetite, anxiety, and depression. The nurse who evaluates her at the crisis center should first assess what?
 
  A) The degree of disruption the client is currently experiencing
  B) The client's perception of the event
  C) The client's present coping skills
  D) The client's availability of support systems


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
It is normal for the child to first experience denial that the crisis situation really happened. The child may respond with the following clinical symptoms: sleep disturbances or nightmares, agitation or restlessness, excessive fears, and poor concentration.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
In order to intervene, it is critical to assess the client's perception of the event. The nurse should explore the client's perceptions about what has happened to her, particularly after a significant traumatic event.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Wow, this really help

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