Author Question: The nurse planning care for a client diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder who experiences ... (Read 42 times)

tfester · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse planning care for a client diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder who experiences frequent outbursts should include which of the following?

1. Information on the need for adequate exercise
2. Information on the treatments available
3. Referral to local employment agency
4. Guidelines on conducting activities of daily living

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to perform a health assessment on a 32-year-old client and plans to gather data about the client's family medical history.

In the absence of genetic testing, the nurse is aware that the family medical history will help the nurse determine which of the following? 1. Genetically inherited diseases that the client will encounter
2. Laboratory tests needed for family diseases
3. Specific risks factors for certain diseases
4. Proper referrals for certain diseases

ryrychapman11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2. Information on the treatments available

Rationale:
The nurse should plan to provide the client with information on the treatments available for post-traumatic 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

3. Specific risks factors for certain diseases

Rationale:
Taking a family medical history helps the nurse determine which diseases are prevalent in the family. The nurse can then teach the risk factors and help the client make the appropriate lifestyle changes. The nurse cannot predict diseases that the client will encounter. Laboratory tests and referrals are appropriate after a client has been diagnosed with an alteration.