A Nurse Works with a Patient Diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse works with a patient diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who has frequent flashbacks as well as persistent symptoms of arousal. Which intervention should be included in the plan of care?

• A) Trigger flashbacks intentionally in order to help the patient learn to cope with them.
• B) Explain that the physical symptoms are related to the psychological state.
• C) Encourage repression of memories associated with the traumatic event.
• D) Support "numbing" as a temporary way to manage intolerable feelings.

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