The nurse caring for a client with post-traumatic stress disorder notes several medications that are due. Which of the following is prescribed for the client’s PTSD?

A client who has suffered a head injury is brought in to the emergency department. Which question will allow the nurse to best determine if the client is alert and oriented?

A client was recently treated for sepsis and may have developed post-sepsis PTSD. Which information is accurate for the nurse to give the client about how this condition is treated?

The nurse is caring for a client who has tachycardia and is hypertensive. The provider has prescibed metoprolol. The nurse knows that this drug works in which of the following ways?

A 29-year-old client suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage 4 months ago and has now been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Based on this diagnosis, the nurse knows that the client would most likely demonstrate which of the following symptoms?

The nurse caring for a client becomes concerned about potential post-traumatic stress disorder when the client mentions which of the following?

A nurse caring for a post-surgical client discovers that the client has post-traumatic stress disorder from an experienced traumatic event. The client informs the nurse that he is triggered by dark hallways. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?

A 29-year-old client suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage 4 months ago and has now been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Based on this diagnosis, the nurse knows that the client would most likely demonstrate which of the following symptoms?

A nurse caring for a client with post-traumatic stress disorder is prioritizing nursing care. Which of the following is the priority nursing action?

The nurse caring for a client with post-traumatic stress disorder notes several medications that are due. Which of the following is prescribed for the client’s PTSD?

A 46-year-old client is experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder after being involved in a traumatic accident. The client has symptoms of nightmares and flashbacks about the event. The nurse knows that these symptoms most likely develop because of which of the following?

A client was recently treated for sepsis and may have developed post-sepsis PTSD. Which information is accurate for the nurse to give the client about how this condition is treated?

A client is experiencing stress response syndrome after losing his job where he had worked for 21 years. What describes the difference between stress response syndrome and clinical depression?

A 29-year-old client suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage 4 months ago and has now been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Based on this diagnosis, the nurse knows that the client would most likely demonstrate which of the following symptoms?

A nurse is providing care to a client who has just witnessed a shooting at a shopping mall. Which of the following interventions would the nurse employ to help the client cope with this traumatic event? Select all that apply.

A client is being seen for care at her primary care clinic. The client tells the nurse that she has difficulty sleeping because of nightmares. Identify which description best explains the difference between night terrors and nightmares.

A nurse is caring for a 40-year-old client with post-traumatic stress disorder following a severe injury last year. The client requires a morning dose of an antidepressant medication and is scheduled for EMDR therapy in 2 hours. The provider has been in to see the client for the day and has also left new orders. Which task can the nurse delegate to the nursing assistant who is helping her?