Mental Health ATI Questions with correct answers

a nurse working on an acute mental health unit is caring for a client who has PTSD. which of the following findings should the nurse expect? SATA a. difficulty concentrating on tasks b. obsessive need to talk about traumatic events c. negative self-image d. recurring nightmares e. diminished reflexes Correct Answer - a. difficulty concentrating on tasks c. negative self-image d. recurring nightmares a nurse is involved in a serious and prolonged mass causality incident in the emergency department. which of the following strategies should the nurse use to help prevent developing a trauma-related disorder? SATA a. avoid thinking about the incident when it is over b. take breaks during the incident for food and water c. debrief with others following the incident d. avoid displays of emotion in the days following the incident e. take advantage of offered counseling Correct Answer - b. take breaks during the incident for food and water c. debrief with others following the incident e. take advantage of offered counseling a nurse is collecting an admission history for a client who has acute stress disorder (ASD). which of the following client behaviors should the nurse expect?