ATI RN
ATI Mental Health Exam II Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who.was involved in heavy combat and observed war casualties. The nurse should suspect that the client is suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) if the client makes which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because the statement "In my dreams, all I can see are the wounded reaching out and trying to grab me" is indicative of PTSD symptoms such as intrusive memories and nightmares related to the traumatic event. This statement reflects the client's re-experiencing of the trauma, a key criterion for diagnosing PTSD.
Choice A is incorrect because it describes a potential cause of a birth defect, not a symptom of PTSD.
Choice B is incorrect as it reflects hyperarousal symptoms like hypervigilance, not necessarily specific to PTSD.
Choice D is incorrect as it portrays a potentially heroic act, which does not necessarily indicate PTSD.
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