What Is the Nurse's Initial Action When Working with a Patient

question 22

Multiple Choice

What is the nurse's initial action when working with a patient with diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ?

• A) Assure the patient that the nurse can be trusted.
• B) Work with the patient to find a way to reduce stress.
• C) Encourage verbalization rather than physical acts to address anger.
• D) Support the patient's ability to evaluate past behaviors as either effective or noneffective.

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