Author Question: The nurse working with a client who is a survivor of a four-car accident knows that there are risk ... (Read 43 times)

lindiwe · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse working with a client who is a survivor of a four-car accident knows that there are risk factors that influence this client's response to the traumatic experience. The risk factors are: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Prior history of crises.
2. Believing that receiving help is a sign of weakness.
3. Cultural expectations that prohibit asking others for help.
4. Feelings of loss.
5. Pre-existing psychiatric symptoms and diagnosis.

Question 2

The nurse is working with a client who has been diagnosed with a personality disorder. Which situation best describes the client's external response to stress?

1. The client attends group therapy.
2. The client uses meditation when upset.
3. The client tries to change the environment instead of changing him- or herself.
4. The client engages in self-awareness exercises.

chevyboi1976 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,5
Rationale: Prior history of crises. This may amplify the current traumatic experience, causing an increased risk as to how the client will progress with crisis intervention.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: When feeling threatened, the client with a personality disorder will try to change the environment instead of changing him- or herself. Meditation, self-awareness exercises, and group therapy attendance are attempts to understand and change one's behavior.