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Showing 3 questions, Sign in for moreA nurse is caring for a veteran of the war in Iraq who is diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He experiences a nightmare during his first night in the hospital and explains to the nurse that he was dreaming about gunfire all around and people being killed. The nurse’s most appropriate initial intervention is to:
Leon, a veteran of the war in Iraq, has been diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He has been hospitalized after swallowing a handful of his anti-panic medication. His physical condition has been stabilized in the emergency department, and he has been admitted to the psychiatric unit. In developing his initial plan of care, which is the priority nursing diagnosis that the nurse selects for the client?
A newly admitted client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder is exhibiting recurrent flashbacks, nightmares, sleep deprivation, and isolation from others. Which nursing diagnosis takes priority?
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