A patient diagnosed with PTSD has frequent flashbacks and persistent hyperarousal symptoms. Which nursing interventions should be planned? Select all that apply
a. Offer empathy and support.
b. Encourage relaxation activities.
c. Encourage verbalization of anger.
d. Set limits when the patient begins to tell of the story of the traumatic incident.
e. Help the patient associate current feelings and behaviors with trauma experience.
A, B, C, E
These measures are designed to help reduce PTSD symptoms. Anger should be expressed and accepted. Patients with PTSD should learn that their feelings are commonly experienced by others with the same disorder. Recounting the traumatic event helps patients integrate the feelings of distress, so limiting such behavior is not therapeutic.
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