A Client Is Receiving Follow-Up Care After Surviving a Tornado

question 25

Multiple Choice

A client is receiving follow-up care after surviving a tornado.The client reports insomnia and the nurse notes that the client jumped as the nurse entered the room.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Document findings on the client's chart and inform the physician.
• B) Perform additional assessments for post-traumatic stress disorder.
• C) Educate the client on nonpharmaceutical methods to promote sleep.
• D) Plan to initiate a referral to a psychologist experienced in survivor issues.

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Definitions:

Evil Intentions

The desire or motivation to carry out actions that are considered morally wrong, harmful, or detrimental to others.

Actor-observer Effect

A psychological phenomenon in which people tend to attribute their own actions to external circumstances but others' actions to their personalities.

Dispositional Attributions

Explanations for behaviour based on an actor’s personality or intellect.

Situational Attributions

Explanations for behaviour based on an actor’s external situation or environment.