Asked by Julia Lupul on Jul 29, 2024
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The gas pedal on a person's car became stuck on a busy interstate highway, causing the car to accelerate rapidly. For 20 minutes, the car was very difficult to control. In the months after this experience, afterward, which assessment finding would the nurse expect?
A) Weight gain
B) Flashbacks
C) Headache
D) Diuresis
Flashbacks
Sudden and intense memories of past experiences, often traumatic, that involuntarily come to mind, causing distress or impairing daily life.
Interstate Highway
A network of controlled-access highways designed for high-speed vehicular traffic, facilitating long-distance travel across states in the U.S.
- Discern the symptoms and strategies for managing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Verified Answer
JJ
Jahanzaib JamalAug 04, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The scenario depicts a frightening, traumatic, and stressful situation. Severe dissociation or "mind flight" may occur for those who have suffered significant trauma. The episodic failure of dissociation causes intrusive symptoms such as flashbacks. The problems identified in the distracters may or may not occur.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the symptoms and strategies for managing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).