ATI LPN
ATI LPN Mental Health Level 4 test II Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who witnessed her brother's homicide and has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
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Rationale: The client is easily startled by loud voices. Hypervigilance and being easily startled are hallmark symptoms of PTSD. The client talks constantly about the traumatic experience: Clients with PTSD often avoid discussing their trauma. The client reports satisfying personal relationships with family and close friends: PTSD can strain relationships due to emotional withdrawal and hypervigilance. The client is constantly drowsy and sleeps 11-12 hours daily: Clients with PTSD often experience insomnia or sleep disturbances, not prolonged sleep.
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