A client tells the nurse that he has "a lot of symptoms" about a violent bank robbery that he experienced. Which of the following would indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder? (Select all that apply
) 1. Fitful sleep
2. Terrifying nightmares
3. Hair pulling
4. Excessive sleeping
5. Fear of returning to sleep
1. Fitful sleep
2. Terrifying nightmares
5. Fear of returning to sleep
Rationale:
Fitful sleep, terrifying nightmares, and fear of returning to sleep are physical characteristics of post-traumatic stress disorder. Excessive sleeping and hair pulling are not symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
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A) "Oh, please don't worry. Your doctor will explain everything to you." B) "You will take one drug for 1 month." C) "You will have multidrug therapy for 6 to 24 months." D) "We will discuss this when you are calmer."
The client lives his life rapidly bouncing from feelings of deep sadness to great joy. The client's diagnosis is most likely
1. bipolar disorder. 2. major depression. 3. an anxiety disorder. 4. dysthymic disorder.
The nurse should teach the family that which residual disabilities can occur for a child being treated for a brain tumor? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ataxia b. Anorexia c. Dysphagia d. Sensory deficits e. Crania nerve palsies
Your client walks "like a duck." What type of abnormal fixed position of the feet does your client have?
1. congenial dysplasia 2. metatarsus valgus 3. metatarsus varus 4. clubfoot