A Patient Has a History of PTSD and Arrives at the ER

question 32

Short Answer

A patient has a history of PTSD and arrives at the ER with extreme anxiety. The patient has been noncompliant with medications and recently has been under a great deal of stress and indicates suicidal ideation. The patient is admitted for monitoring and reinstitution of medications for exacerbation of chronic PTSD.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Measures

The assessment of individual actions and performances through quantifiable means in various contexts including work or research settings.

Demographic Variables

Demographic variables are characteristics of populations, such as age, sex, income level, race, employment, and geographic location, which are used in research to segment and understand target markets or groups.

Past Conduct

Previous actions or behavior of an individual or organization, which can influence current assessments or decisions.

Social Orientation

An individual's or group's preferences, attitudes, or behaviors towards social interactions and community involvement.