Author Question: A patient's 5-year-old poodle ran in front of a car and was killed. The patient continues to be ... (Read 83 times)

jrubin · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A patient's 5-year-old poodle ran in front of a car and was killed.

The patient continues to be upset by her pet's death, and she explains to a community counseling center nurse that she can't stop crying because, My Precious meant the world to me, and now my world will never be the same If the nurse were to determine that the patient was experiencing a crisis, which of the following types of crisis would it most likely be?
A) Maturational
B) Situational
C) Traumatic
D) Developmental

Question 2

An anorexic client states to a nurse, My father has recently moved back to town. Since that time the client has experienced insomnia, nightmares, and panic attacks that occur nightly. She has never married or dated and lives alone.

What should the nurse suspect? A. Possible major depressive disorder
B. Possible history of childhood incest
C. Possible histrionic personality disorder
D. Possible history of childhood bulimia

shaikhs · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B
The nurse should suspect that this client might have a history of childhood incest. Adult survivors of incest are at risk for developing posttraumatic stress disorder, sexual dysfunction, somatization disorders, compulsive sexual behavior disorders, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and substance abuse disorders.