A Nurse Assesses a Patient Who Reports a 3-Week History

question 27

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a patient who reports a 3-week history of depression and crying spells. The patient says, "My business is bankrupt, and I was served with divorce papers." Which subsequent statement by the patient alerts the nurse to a concealed suicidal message?

• A) "I wish I were dead."
• B) "Life is not worth living."
• C) "I have a plan that will fix everything."
• D) "My family will be better off without me."

Understand the role of neurotransmitters and hormones in the development and persistence of PTSD.

Familiarize with different anxiety disorders and stress-related conditions and their symptoms.

Understand the various forms and treatments of PTSD and other anxiety disorders.

Recognize the symptoms and triggers of specific phobias and their treatments.