A Client Has Been Diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome and Has

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress syndrome and has difficulty sleeping because of recurrent nightmares.The nurse may implement which of the following as part of therapy?

• A)Guided imagery
• B)Hypnotherapy
• C)Yoga
• D)Meditation

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Definitions:

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