Posted: January 17th, 2018

Post-traumatic stress disorder : 5 Accurate and Effective Care Plans

A nurse at Nurseslabs Medical Center is developing a care plan for a female client with post-traumatic stress disorder. Which of the following would she do initially?

A. Instruct the client to use distraction techniques to cope with flashbacks.
B. Encourage the client to put the past in proper perspective.
C. Encourage the client to verbalize thoughts and feelings about the trauma.
D. Avoid discussing the traumatic event with the client.