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The nurse is caring for a client who was diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder 4 months ago. Which should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
 
  A) Guidelines on conducting activities of daily living
  B) Information on the treatments available
  C) Referral to local employment agency
  D) Information on the need for adequate exercise

Question 2

A client witnessed a violent bank robbery. Which assessment findings would indicate that the client is experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Fear of returning to sleep
  B) Excessive sleeping
  C) Terrifying nightmares
  D) Aggressive behavior
  E) Hair pulling



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

The nurse should plan to provide the client with information on the treatments available for posttraumatic stress disorder. Information on exercise and activities of daily living will most likely not help the client's symptoms. Referral to the local employment agency may or may not be necessary.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A, C, D

Aggressive behavior, terrifying nightmares, and fear of returning to sleep are physical characteristics of posttraumatic stress disorder. Excessive sleeping and hair pulling are not symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder.



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