A Nurse Is Admitting a Client Who Has Been Diagnosed

question 19

Multiple Choice

A nurse is admitting a client who has been diagnosed with PTSD. Which of the following symptoms might the nurse expect to assess?

• A) Feelings of guilt that precipitate social isolation
• B) Aggressive behavior that affects job performance
• C) Relationship problems
• D) High levels of anxiety
• E) Escalating symptoms lasting less than one month

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that involves associating an involuntary response and a stimulus.

Insight Learning

Insight learning is the process of learning how to solve a problem or do something new by applying what is already known, involving an 'aha' moment of understanding.

Generalization

The process of applying the principles learned from specific instances to broader and different situations.

Discrimination

In psychology, the ability to distinguish between different stimuli and respond appropriately according to their differences.