A female college student comes to the counseling center and tells the nurse she is afraid of her boyfriend. She states, "He is so jealous and overprotective; he wants to know where I am and who I'm with every minute." Which of the following is most likely true of the situation?

What is the major difference between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder?

A client who has been on benzodiazepines for two months is now complaining of sweating, tremors, and inability to sleep. The nurse suspects that this client:

Which of the four classes of medications used for panic disorder is considered the safest because of its low incidence of side effects and lack of physiologic dependence?

The client states, "I can’t go to group today. I have a very upset stomach this morning." Which would be the nurse's most appropriate response?

The nurse is caring for a client with a conversion disorder. Which of the following assessments would the nurse expect to see?

When assessing a client with anxiety, the nurse's questions should be:

The traumatized client has suddenly changed demeanor and voice pitch. Which of the following is true about the use of touch with a client with dissociative identity disorder?

Education for clients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) should include which information? Select all that apply.

A female college student comes to the counseling center and tells the nurse she is afraid of her boyfriend. She states, "He is so jealous and overprotective; he wants to know where I am and who I'm with every minute." Which of the following is most likely true of the situation?

Which of the following client statements would indicate the teaching about somatic symptom disorder has been effective?