Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client in a clinic.
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Caregiver reporting client acting differently than usual
Rationale:
A change in behavior post-trauma
🟪 Behavioral changes after trauma, such as withdrawal or emotional numbness, are early signs of psychological distress.
🟪 This finding is particularly significant in adolescents, who may have difficulty verbalizing their emotions.
🟪 These behaviors warrant further assessment for acute stress disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Witnessing the death of loved ones
🟪 Exposure to death, especially of close family members, is a severe psychological trauma.
🟪 Witnessing such events increases the client’s risk for PTSD, depression, and survivor’s guilt.
🟪 This level of trauma demands follow-up by a mental health provider to initiate appropriate support.
Experiencing nightmares
🟪 Recurrent nightmares are one of the hallmark signs of PTSD in adolescents and adults.
🟪 These nightmares can disrupt sleep and contribute to emotional instability and fatigue.
🟪 Addressing sleep disturbances early can help reduce long-term psychological impacts.
Using marijuana to cope
🟪 The client’s use of marijuana to “clear their mind” is a form of maladaptive coping.
🟪 Adolescents using substances after trauma are at increased risk for dependence and emotional avoidance.
🟪 This behavior requires mental health evaluation and counseling to promote healthier coping mechanisms.
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This question is from RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor~2023 Series which contains 150 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI EXIT Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exam(s)~2023
- Answer Choices: 8