A Trauma Survivor Is Requesting Sleep Medication Because of "Bad $\bold{priority}$

question 17

Multiple Choice

A trauma survivor is requesting sleep medication because of "bad dreams." The nurse is concerned that the patient may be experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) . Which question is a $\bold{priority}$ for the nurse to ask the patient?

• A) "Are you reliving your trauma?"
• B) "Are you having chest pain?"
• C) "Can you describe your phobias?"
• D) "Can you tell me when you wake up?"

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Definitions:

Social Learning Theory

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