The nurse notes that a client has a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD). When developing a plan of care, the nurse anticipates the client may have the following nursing diagnosis:

Question

A)

Disturbed Body Image related to trauma of imprisonment
B)

Anxiety related to flashbacks of torture
C)

Self-Care Deficit related to refusal to bathe self
D)

Acute Pain related to nerve damage secondary to torture

Answer 1

B
Explanation:

A)

Flashbacks cause extreme distress and anxiety in individuals with PTSD. The other options are possible, but they do not relate to the psychosocial aspects associated with PTSD.
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B)

Flashbacks cause extreme distress and anxiety in individuals with PTSD. The other options are possible, but they do not relate to the psychosocial aspects associated with PTSD.
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C)

Flashbacks cause extreme distress and anxiety in individuals with PTSD. The other options are possible, but they do not relate to the psychosocial aspects associated with PTSD.
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D)

Flashbacks cause extreme distress and anxiety in individuals with PTSD. The other options are possible, but they do not relate to the psychosocial aspects associated with PTSD.
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Psychosocial Integrity: Psychosocial Adaptation