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Question:
The wife of a client with PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) communicates to the nurse that she is having trouble dealing with her husband’s condition at home. Which of the following suggestions made by the nurse is CORRECT?
A
“Do not touch or speak to your husband during an active flashback. Wait until it is finished to give him support.”
explanation
A patient with PTSD may accidentally hurt someone if interrupted during a flashback. Leave the patient alone until it has ended. A regular exercise routine and family support can help.
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