A nurse is working with a client diagnosed with posttraumati…

A nurse is working with a client diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who has been participating in outpatient therapy for several weeks. During a therapy session with the psychiatric team, the client states, “I am still having nightmares, but I can use the techniques the team taught me to calm myself instead of panicking all day.”Which nursing interpretation of this statement is most accurate?

The nurse is conducting a history and physical assessment on…

The nurse is conducting a history and physical assessment on a client with moderate dementia in an outpatient clinic. As questions are asked, the client becomes increasingly anxious and states, “This is too much… I can’t remember all of this.”   Which nursing actions best support therapeutic communication and allow the nurse to obtain accurate assessment data for a client with cognitive impairment? Select All That Apply