A nurse is caring for a 29-year-old client with a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder following a physical assault. During morning rounds, a loud noise from the hallway causes the client to crouch down, cover their head, and appear disoriented. The client’s breathing becomes rapid, and they do not respond when the nurse initially calls their name. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate at this time?
Read DetailsA client with major depressive disorder refuses electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The provider questions whether the client is capable of making this decision. The client is oriented and able to explain risks and benefits. What is the nurse’s best response?
Read DetailsSelf-awareness is present tense awareness. Communicators with a strong sense of self routinely scan their thoughts, feelings, and emotions and consider how those translate into behavior. In this moment, answer the following in detail: What am I thinking and feeling? Why am I thinking and feeling this way? In which parts of my body do I feel these thoughts and emotions? How am I communicating today?
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