A client admitted with injuries from a motor vehicle accident tells the nurse that she sees the truck coming at her every time she closes her eyes to sleep. Which of the following would be a priority nursing diagnosis for this client?
1. Risk for Infection
2. Post-Trauma Syndrome
3. Ineffective Coping
4. Anxiety
2. Post-Trauma Syndrome
Rationale:
The client is reliving the motor vehicle accident every time she closes her eyes. This indicates that the client is at risk for or has developed post-trauma syndrome. There is not enough information to determine whether the client is at risk for infection, ineffective coping, or anxiety.
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