Answer to Question 1
B
Hypervigilance is a common symptom of PTSD and leads to difficulty with relaxation. Music can soothe if it is not overpowering. Jazz is mellow and would not contribute to hyperarousal. Rap, rock, and hip-hop would be overstimulating.
Answer to Question 2
C
Because memory is impaired, an individual with dementia cannot learn easily, so maintaining functioning as long as possible is important. The patient's abilities are expected to decline over time. Use of the word optimum suggests the changing nature of the level of functioning. Individualizing care and promoting esteem and confidence are of lesser importance than maintaining optimal function.
The nurse conducts the health history as the first step in the nursing assessment
Entry level nurse competencies
A child in an orphanage in Juba, Sudan. The treatment of this child is likely to affect his ability ...
Diagnostic Imaging Procedures and Conditions Diagnosed or Treated
Botox therapy: (left) before treatment; (right) after treatment.
Classification of Antidepressants: Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder