The nurse who works on an inpatient psychiatric unit is working on developing a treatment plan for a patient admitted with PTSD.The patient,a military veteran,reports that sometimes he thinks he sees bombs exploding and the enemy rushing toward him.He has had aggressive outbursts and was hospitalized after assaulting a coworker during one of these episodes.Which of these nursing interventions are evidence-based responses? Select all that apply.
A) Collaborate with the patient about how he would like staff to respond when he has episodes of reexperiencing traumatic events.
B) Tell the patient it is not appropriate to hit other patients or staff and if that occurs,he will have to be discharged from the hospital.
C) Contact the doctor and recommend that the patient be ordered an antipsychotic medication.
D) Refer the patient to a support group with other military veterans.
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