A trauma client has been receiving frequent doses of morphine in the 6 days since his accident. this pattern of analgesic administration should prompt the nurse to carefully monitor the client's bowel pattern.
Emotional overreaction is a common symptom of trauma. Victims of trauma may direct their overwhelming feelings to others, such as family members and friends. These unresolved emotions are always boiling under the surface, so events that trigger them can release these pent-up emotions.
I feel Numbness, a feeling of separation. I don't want to connect with others, I don't want to withdraw from the people around me. Persistent Alert - Perceives danger still out there or an event in progress.
