5 Questions
What is a disturbing pattern of behavior demonstrated by someone who has experienced a traumatic event?
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Which disorder is characterized by the occurrence of various longer-term responses to trauma and stress?
Dissociative identity disorder
When can the onset of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occur?
Delayed for months or even years
What is a key focus of the nursing process in caring for clients with trauma or stressor-related diagnoses?
Promoting prevention and early intervention
What should healthcare professionals evaluate about themselves in relation to trauma and stress?
Experiences, feelings, attitudes, and beliefs
Study Notes
Trauma and Stress
- A disturbing pattern of behavior demonstrated by someone who has experienced a traumatic event is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Definition of PTSD
- PTSD is a disorder characterized by the occurrence of various longer-term responses to trauma and stress.
Onset of PTSD
- The onset of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur at any time after the traumatic event, even years later.
Nursing Care for Trauma and Stress
- A key focus of the nursing process in caring for clients with trauma or stressor-related diagnoses is to facilitate a sense of safety and security.
Healthcare Professionals and Trauma
- Healthcare professionals should evaluate their own emotional responses and reactions in relation to trauma and stress to avoid compassion fatigue and ensure effective care.
Test your understanding of trauma and stressor-related disorders with this quiz. Explore the characteristics, risk factors, and individual responses to trauma and stress, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dissociative identity disorder.
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