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A nurse is caring for a client:
The client has returned to work at an accounting firm and has started going to a grief support group. She reports she is seeking care from a healthcare professional because her father is worried about her. The client says she only gets 2 to 3 hours of sleep due to nightmares about the crash. She informs that exercising right after work helps her get better sleep and to relax. She feels that she is "jumpy" after the accident, especially when she is in the car. She also stated, "I feel so sad that I can't seem to feel anything at all." In addition to her father, the client has a large family and friend support system. She denies alcohol or drug use.


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Click to highlight the areas that the nurse should react to immediately. The client has returned to work at an accounting firm and has started going to a grief support group. She reports she is seeking care from a healthcare provider because her father is worried about her. The client says she only gets 2 to 3 hours of sleep due to nightmares about the crash. She informs that exercising right after work helps her get better sleep and to relax. She feels that she is 'jumpy' after the accident, especially when she is in the car. She also stated, 'I feel so sad that I can't seem to feel anything at all.' In addition to her father, the client has a large family and friend support system. She denies alcohol or drug use.

she only gets 2 to 3 hours of sleep
She feels that she is 'jumpy' after the accident
I feel so sad that I can't seem to feel anything at all

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Rationale: Sleep disturbances, heightened startle response ('jumpy'), and sadness/numbness indicate possible acute stress or PTSD, requiring immediate intervention like creating a safe environment and mental health referral. These symptoms suggest significant distress post-trauma.

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