Exam 19: Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders

A nursing instructor is explaining the etiology of trauma-related disorders from a learning theory perspective. Which student statement indicates that teaching has been effective?

By which biological mechanism does EMDR achieve its therapeutic effect?

Both situational and intrapersonal factors most likely contribute to an individual's stress response. Which factor would a nurse categorize as intrapersonal?

A nurse recognizes which of the following as the best predictors of PTSD in Vietnam veterans?

An extremely distressing experience that causes severe emotional shock and may have long-lasting psychological effects is called _________________.

A nurse has been caring for a client diagnosed with PTSD. Which realistic goal should be included in this client's plan of care?

A nurse recognizes which treatment as most commonly used for AD and its appropriate rationale?

As the sole survivor of a roadside bombing, a veteran is experiencing extreme guilt. Which nursing diagnosis would address this client's symptom?

A 20-year-old client and a 60-year-old client have had drunk driving accidents and are both experiencing extreme anxiety. From a psychosocial theory perspective, which of these clients would be predisposed to the diagnosis of adjustment disorder?

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) has been empirically validated for which disorder?

A client has been extremely nervous ever since a person died as a result of the client's drunk driving. When assessing for the diagnosis of AD, within what time frame should the nurse expect the client to exhibit symptoms?

A client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) states, "Why did my doctor prescribe an antidepressant rather than an antianxiety drug for me?" Which of the following are the most appropriate nursing responses?

A client diagnosed with AD has been assigned the nursing diagnosis of anxiety R/T divorce. Which correctly written outcome addresses this client's problem?

Which clinical presentation is associated with the most commonly diagnosed adjustment disorder (AD)?

Which client would a nurse recognize as being at highest risk for the development of an adjustment disorder?

A client diagnosed with an adjustment disorder says to the nurse, "Tell me about medications that will cure this problem." Which of the following are appropriate nursing responses?

After a teaching session about grief, a client says to the nurse, "I seem to be stuck in the anger stage of grieving over the loss of my son." How would the nurse assess this statement, and in what phase of the nursing process would this occur?

A nursing instructor is teaching about trauma and stressor-related disorders. Which statement by one of the students indicates that further instruction is needed?

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

A client receiving EMDR therapy says, "After only two sessions of my therapy, I am feeling great. Now I can stop and get on with my life." Which of the following nursing responses is most appropriate?