A nurse stops at the scene of an accident and attempts to assist a client who is lying in an overturned vehicle
When the nurse crawls into the vehicle, the client starts screaming "in coming, in coming" and is violently thrashing and attempting to kick the nurse. Which is the best interpretation by the nurse? A) The client is diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
B) The accident has triggered a flashback.
C) The client could benefit from psychic numbing.
D) The abuse of alcohol caused the accident.
B
Feedback:
The crash situation has brought about a flashback to a previous trauma in the experience of this client. The client is probably dealing with PTSD but cannot be assumed as a diagnosis by the nurse. Psychic numbing is not indicated. Although it is not unusual for clients who suffer from PTSD may use alcohol or other substances to suppress symptoms, it cannot be assumed that any alcohol was used in this instance or is the root of the accident.
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