NURSING PROCESS FOR CLIENT WITH POST TRAUMATIC DISORDER

Focus:
For the client who develops fear, terror, dread, or helplessness following exposure to a traumatic event (rape, war, natural disaster, abuse, experiencing or witnessing serious trauma or violence). Symptoms range from emotional “numbness” to vivid nightmares in which the traumatic even is recalled.
NOC:
Suicide self-restraint, Anxiety level, Fear level, Abuse recovery, Emotional, Physical or Sexual, Coping, Depression level, Impulse self-control.
NIC:
Suicide prevention, Anxiety reduction, Anger control assistance, Simple relaxation therapy, Coping enhancement, Mood management, Support system enhancement.