A family asks the nurse why their son was diagnosed with PTSD and ...

[SO00]

A family asks the nurse why their son was diagnosed with PTSD and others in the accident were not. Which of the following information should the nurse offer? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. An individual's religious affiliation can affect response to trauma.
  2. Responses are affected by how an individual handled previous trauma.
  3. Protectiveness of family and friends can help an individual deal with trauma.
  4. Control over the possibility of recurrence can affect the response to trauma.
  5. The time in which the trauma occurred can affect the individual's response.

Question 2

If a client demonstrates transference toward a nurse, how should the nurse respond?
 
  1. Promote safety and immediately terminate the relationship with the client.
  2. Encourage the client to ignore these thoughts and feelings.
  3. Immediately reassign the client to another staff member.
  4. Help the client to clarify the meaning of the relationship, based on the present situation.

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Answer to Question 1

2, 3, 4, 5
Rationale: Variables that affect whether an individual exposed to massive trauma develops trauma-related disorders are grouped into characteristics of (1) the traumatic experience, (2) the individual, and (3) the recovery environment. All information presented falls under one of these groups. Spiritual beliefs, which can be considered a cultural influence, can affect the individual's response, however, an individual's specific religious affiliation should have no bearing or influence.

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: The nurse should respond to a client's transference by clarifying the meaning of the nurse-client relationship based on the present situation. Transference occurs when the client unconsciously displaces feelings about a person from the past toward the nurse. The nurse should assist the client in separating the past from the present.

[SO00]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[Dinolord]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it