A Patient Who Was Held Hostage for 12 Hours by a Carjacker

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient who was held hostage for 12 hours by a carjacker now repeatedly states,"I can't believe it happened to me!" while admitting to feeling anxious and being afraid of strangers and of ever driving again.The nurse's interventions should target: (Select all that apply.)

• A) denial.
• B) anxiety.
• C) confusion.
• D) self-efficacy.
• E) suicide potential.

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Definitions:

Bodily Sensation

Bodily sensation refers to any subjective feeling or experience of the body, including pain, temperature, touch, and internal physiological changes.

Paranoia

A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, often disconnected from reality.

Obsessive Thoughts

Intrusive and unwanted thoughts that repeatedly enter the mind, leading to anxiety or distress and often compelling the individual to perform certain actions.

Contamination

The presence of an unwanted substance or material that makes something impure, unsafe, or infected.