The nurse is caring for patients who have experienced traumatic events. Which should the nurse identify as a goal of care for these patients? (Select all that apply.)

1. Understand symptoms as attempts to cope.
2. Provide regular medication education and monitoring.
3. Collaborate between provider and consumer at all phases of service delivery.
4. Protect patients with a history of trauma from physical harm and re-traumatization.
5. Focus on what has happened to the person rather than what is wrong with the person.


1. Understand symptoms as attempts to cope.
3. Collaborate between provider and consumer at all phases of service delivery.
4. Protect patients with a history of trauma from physical harm and re-traumatization.
5. Focus on what has happened to the person rather than what is wrong with the person.

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