The Nurse Interviewing a Patient with Suspected Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse interviewing a patient with suspected posttraumatic stress disorder should be alert to findings indicating the patient: (select all that apply)

• A) avoids people and places that arouse painful memories.
• B) experiences flashbacks or reexperiences the trauma.
• C) experiences symptoms suggestive of a heart attack.
• D) feels driven to repeat selected ritualistic behaviors.
• E) demonstrates hypervigilance or distrusts others.
• F) feels detached, estranged, or empty inside.

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Definitions:

Office Equipment

Assets like computers, desks, chairs, and printers that are used in an office setting for the operation of the business.

Depreciation

The accounting method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life.

Accumulated Depreciation

Overall depreciation expense tallied for a fixed asset since it started being used.

Accrued Salaries

Salaries that have been incurred but not yet paid, representing a liability for the company until payment is made.