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danielfitts88 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which nursing interventions would be appropriate for a client demonstrating acute anxiety related to posttraumatic stress disorder?

Select all that apply.
A) Encourage the client to discuss what caused the syndrome to develop.
B) Provide a calm, quiet environment.
C) Give the client paperwork to complete while waiting to be assessed.
D) Ask the client what is causing the anxiety.
E) Reassure the client that the environment is safe.

Question 2

A client tells the nurse about continually reliving a situation of being robbed and shot by a gunman. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this client?

A) Fear
B) Anxiety
C) Post-Trauma Syndrome
D) Ineffective Coping

chevyboi1976 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B, E

The client diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder who is exhibiting extreme anxiety needs immediate pharmacologic intervention, a quiet and calm environment, and reassurance of his or her safety. The client should not be given paperwork to complete. Asking the client what is causing the anxiety and encouraging the client to discuss what caused the syndrome to develop are not effective interventions for acute anxiety related to this disorder and should not be done.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C

The client is reliving a traumatic event and has nightmares of being shot. This information would support the diagnosis of Post-Trauma Syndrome. The other diagnoses might be appropriate; however, Post-Trauma Syndrome would be the priority diagnosis at this time.