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mikaylakyoung

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on: Jul 19, 2018
What is the nurse's initial action when working with a patient with PTSD ?
 
  a. Develop trust.
  b. Promote problem solving.
  c. Encourage verbalization of anger.
  d. Have the patient evaluate past behaviors.

Question 2

A patient with panic attacks awakens from sleep complaining of chest pain. The patient is diaphoretic and breathlessly says, I feel like I'm going to die. Select the nurse's priority action.
 
  a. Have the patient lie flat and relax.
  b. Bring the crash cart to the patient's room.
  c. Shake the patient and shout, Are you okay?
  d. Instruct the patient to breathe into a paper bag.


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yasmin

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

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Patients with PTSD are often withdrawn and feel suspicious, detached, or estranged from others. Developing a trusting relationship might be difficult for them; however, the development of trust is fundamental to the therapeutic nursepatient relationship. The other interventions will not be possible until a trusting relationship exists.

Answer to Question 2

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Hyperventilation should be addressed immediately by having the patient breathe using a paper bag. Bringing breathing under control will help diminish the other symptoms. The calm presence of the nurse is vital to symptom reduction. The other interventions would not be effective in relieving the hyperventilation.


mikaylakyoung

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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