The nurse is working with a client who is diagnosed with posttraumatic ttress disorder (PTSD). The client is preparing for discharge in a week. On what should the nurse focus with this client?
1. Identify coping mechanisms and resources.
2. Notify the physician when having nightmares.
3. Find outlets for aggression.
4. Eliminate all anxiety.
Answer: 1
1. The client preparing for discharge needs to identify effective coping mechanisms for handling stress outside the hospital and to identify resources when needed.
2. Nightmares will continue, and the nurse assists the client to cope with them.
3. The client with post-trauma syndrome is not aggressive.
4. Some anxiety is a protective mechanism in humans.
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