Question

A nurse is interviewing a client with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when a loud, booming noise from a passing car's radio rattles the windows. The client jumps onto a chair, wide-eyed and frantic. Which statement by the nurse is the most therapeutic response? "What kinds of feelings are you experiencing?" "Take my hand and I'll help you down." "Loud noises cause you to become very upset." "Have you experienced this kind of thing before?"

Answer 1

Answer:

Have you experienced this kind of thing before?

Explanation:

PTSD is a psychological disorder. This is a mental disorder. This disorder is characterized by the failure of over the recovery after the experiences of witnessing a terrifying event. Condition is the very last six months to one year.

Sign and Symptoms:

• This disorder is treated by the medical professional
• It can be resolved within the months
• It can require the medical diagnosis

Answer 2

Answer:  "What kinds of feelings are you experiencing?"

Explanation:

While the last answer may look right, it is a yes or no question and does not give the nurse a chance to evaluate what the client is feeling. It also does not allow the client to feel free to share.

The client's response is out of proportion to the situation. This behavior is characteristic of clients with PTSD, who are reliving a traumatic event and can't process the situation logically. Asking what feelings the client is experiencing provides an opportunity for therapeutic ventilation of emotions by allowing the client to express feelings the external stimulus has triggered.