Which statement by the client indicates a need for further education about acute stress disorder (ASD)?

Choice A rationale:

Administering psychological tests is not directly related to protecting the individual's rights and promoting safety. While assessment is important, it's not a primary intervention for safeguarding rights or safety.

Choice B rationale:

Providing education about trauma prevention is valuable, but it doesn't specifically address protecting the individual's rights or ensuring their safety after the traumatic event.

Choice C rationale:

Referring the individual to appropriate services, such as therapy or counseling, can help address their emotional and psychological needs while respecting their rights. This is crucial in promoting their well-being.

Choice D rationale:

Implementing prevention strategies is essential for public health but is not the primary focus when dealing with an individual already diagnosed with acute stress disorder (ASD).

Choice E rationale:

Respecting the individual's privacy and dignity creates a therapeutic and safe environment. Trauma can make individuals feel vulnerable, and ensuring their dignity is upheld helps build trust in the therapeutic relationship.

Choice A rationale:

The nurse's response of acknowledging the client's emotions and normalizing their feelings validates their experience. It emphasizes that such emotional responses are common after traumatic events, helping to reduce the client's distress and potentially fostering a sense of connection.

Choice B rationale:

This response might invalidate the client's emotions and rush their healing process. Telling the client that they will "get over this eventually" oversimplifies their experience and may cause further frustration.

Choice C rationale:

Advising the client to solely focus on avoiding reminders of the trauma (situations that remind them of the event) could lead to avoidance behaviors and hinder their recovery. It's important to gradually address triggers rather than completely avoiding them.

Choice D rationale:

Encouraging the client to "forget about the event completely and move on" could be dismissive of their emotional struggle. Forgetting is not a realistic goal, and suppressing emotions can be harmful in the long run.