NR 326-Mental Health SIM - Jessie Hernandez.
NR 326-Mental Health SIM - Jessie Hernandez. 1. What are safety and nutritional concerns that you would need to consider in regard to caring for a patient suffering from PTSD? Consider safety of both patient(s) and staff? a. The patient should be provided a safe environment that is nonthreatening, and gives a since of peace and calm, and a comfortable routine that does not allow for surprises to disrupt their state of mind. I would want to use therapeutic communication and encourage them to being open and sharing their feelings. This would help establish a repour in which one may help them. For Safety one should assess for suicidal idealizations and have a plan of action in place. For nutritional concerns, provide and encourage a balanced diet and enough fluids.
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