Author Question: A nurse is admitting a client who has been diagnosed with PTSD. Which of the following symptoms ... (Read 65 times)

lak · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse is admitting a client who has been diagnosed with PTSD. Which of the following symptoms might the nurse expect to assess? (Select all that apply.)

1. Feelings of guilt that precipitate social isolation
2. Aggressive behavior that affects job performance
3. Relationship problems
4. High levels of anxiety
5. Escalating symptoms lasting less than one month

Question 2

A client diagnosed with an adjustment disorder says to the nurse, Tell me about medications that will cure this problem. Which of the following are appropriate nursing responses? (Select all that apply.)

1. Medications can interfere with your ability to find a more permanent problem solution.
2. Medications may mask the real problem at the root of this diagnosis.
3. Adjustment disorders are not commonly treated with medications.
4. Psychoactive drugs carry the potential for physiological and psychological dependence.
5. Psychoactive drugs will be prescribed only if your problems persist for more than three months.

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

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale: Characteristic symptoms of PTSD include re-experiencing the traumatic event, a sustained high level of anxiety or arousal, general numbing of responsiveness, nightmares, inability to remember certain aspects of the traumatic event, depression, guilt feelings, substance abuse, anger, and aggressive behaviors. The full-symptom picture must present for more than one month and cause significant interference with social, occupational, and other areas of functioning.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale: Adjustment disorders are not commonly treated with medications because of temporary effects, masking the real problem, interfering with finding a permanent solution, and the potential for addiction.