A group of nurses were discussing psychological issues related to ...

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A group of nurses were discussing psychological issues related to childhood abuse. Which statement indicates their understanding of these issues?
 
  1. It doesn't matter where the abuse occurs.
  2. Children under 10 can't be diagnosed with PTSD.
  3. Most abused children develop long-term psychological problems.
  4. The frequency and number of abusive events influences the severity of the psychological distress.

Question 2

A nurse is working with a 16-year-old tornado survivor who is diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). What therapy might she use to emphasize positive outcomes of trauma?
 
  1. Somatic experiencing
  2. Posttraumatic growth (PTG)
  3. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
  4. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4
Explanation: The frequency and number of abusive events influences the severity of psychological distress. If the home environment is the source of maltreatment, trauma can result in more significant consequences due to the lack of supports. Children under 10 can have PTSD. Most children do not develop long-term problems secondary to abuse, but some continue to respond to their environment in ways that have a long-lasting impact on their functioning.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2
Explanation: PTG theory emphasizes the transformative potential of one's experiences with highly stressful events and circumstances, noting that positive growth experiences may be optimal during late adolescence. Somatic experiencing addresses PTSD by focusing on the body's remembered sensations. CBT has been found to be an effective treatment intervention for PTSD, but it does not emphasize the positive growth potential. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a fairly new, nontraditional type of psychotherapy that remains controversial among some health care professionals.