Of the following list of nursing interventions for the patient with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), place them in order of priority, with the first being the highest priority
A) Ensure that the client's physical needs are met.
B) Have the client identify the original trauma that started the PTSD.
C) Establish suicidal/aggressive safety measures.
D) Begin intensive one-on-one counseling.
Ans: A
After the physical health needs are met and suicidal/aggressive safety measures are established, the mental health nursing assessment targets specific areas. These include identification of the original trauma, specific physical symptoms, and the emotional and behavioral consequences of the client's PTSD.
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