ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam - Nurselytic

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A nurse is caring for a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder related to military service. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Assign the same staff to care for the client each day. Consistency in care providers helps establish trust and a sense of safety for clients with PTSD. This familiarity can reduce anxiety and improve therapeutic rapport. Encouraging the client to suppress feelings of trauma (
A) can be harmful as it may worsen symptoms. Addressing the client in an authoritative manner (
C) can trigger feelings of threat. Limiting time spent with the client (
D) can hinder the development of a therapeutic relationship.

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