The nurse is reviewing the effectiveness of care provided to a client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder. Which outcomes would indicate the interventions in the plan of care have been effective?
Select all that apply.
A) The client takes a sedative at least 4 times a day.
B) The client has been sleeping throughout the night.
C) The client keeps all of the lights on at home.
D) The client verbalizes future plans with family and friends.
E) The client will not enter a car with fewer than three people.
Answer: B, D
Evidence of effective intervention for posttraumatic stress disorder would be the client being able to sleep throughout the night and verbalizing future plans with family and friends. The client who is unable to enter a car with fewer than three people, keeps all of the lights on in the home, or takes sedatives 4 times a day is exhibiting behavior that indicates interventions have not been successful.
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