A nurse is conducting an initial assessment of a 30-year-old…

A nurse is conducting an initial assessment of a 30-year-old veteran who recently returned from direct combat-related deployment. The client reports difficulty sleeping, irritability, and frequent flashbacks to traumatic events experienced while out of the country. Which of the following nursing interventions is the priority?

A nurse is working with a patient who is providing excessive…

A nurse is working with a patient who is providing excessive, inconsistent details related to their health history. They state they have been in the CIA for years and have been exposed to numerous chemicals like Agent Orange and pesticides. The details appear to be accurate and could be plausible; however, the medical record indicates the patient is unemployed. The nurse is concerned that the patient may have a Factitious Disorder. Which of the following symptoms is related to Factitious Disorder and would correlate to the nurse’s observations?