Exam 39: The Military and Their Families

A military veteran is being evaluated for traumatic brain injury (TBI).Which nursing assessment data supports such a diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)

A military veteran is diagnosed with tinnitus.The educational material provided by the nurse related to the condition should include: (Select all that apply.)

Several nurses are newly assigned to a hospital unit that focuses on the care of military personnel who have sustained severe brain injuries and their families.The nurse manager would initially suggest that they:

Which assessment question is particularly important to ask of a veteran of the Iraq conflict?

Which interventions address the most commonly identified sources of risk to the mental health of military personnel and their dependents? (Select all that apply.)

Which intervention will best establish a military personnel's mental health fitness for deployment to a war zone?

Which statement made by a female military personnel currently deployed in a war zone provides the best evidence that the soldier is not feeling any unhealthy guilt over being separated from family?

The nurse is about to assess the possible incidence of sexual abuse.Based on an understanding of how males and females experience and internalize sexual trauma differently,the nurse would ask the male soldier:

A combat experienced military veteran with a diagnosis of depression is concerned about adjusting to civilian life and reconnecting with family and friends.In assisting the individual's long-term readjustment,the mental health nurse would suggest a referral to:

Six months after returning from a combat zone,a discharged Marine reports having both memory and concentration problems that resulted in earning failing grades in two college courses.An understanding of the pathophysiology of traumatic brain injury would prompt the nurse to initially ask:

When educating an individual diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) regarding prescribed medication therapy,the nurse should include that:

A military veteran is diagnosed with heart disease.With this medical history and a military background that included two tours of duty in a combat zone abroad,the nurse assesses for related psychiatric disorders by asking: (Select all that apply.)

Which information noted on a psychosocial assessment is of greatest concern when identifying risk factors for the possible development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for a soldier about to be deployed to a war zone?

A military veteran being treated for substance abuse shares that the family is experiencing financial problems since being discharged.In order to assess the individual's coping skills,the nurse asks:

A member of the military shares that he has been a victim of sexual trauma during his enlistment.Which question will the nurse ask to best assess the individual's degree of self-blame?

Female military personnel who have recently returned from deployment in a war zone are being assessed for potential physical and sexual assault as well as for an increased risk for developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).During the assessment,the nurse would ask: (Select all that apply.)

Which statement by a military veteran being treated for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the strongest evidence that the condition is being managed?