A burn patient in the rehabilitation phase of injury is increasingly anxious and unable to sleep.The nurse should consult with the provider to further assess the patient for

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Burn-injured patients experience psychologically devastating injuries in addition to physical injuries.Burn patients who demonstrate changes in behavior,anxiety,insomnia,regression,and acting out should be evaluated for posttraumatic stress disorder.Acute delirium is more likely to occur during the acute phase of injury.Suicidal ideations should always be addressed if the patient expresses or shows signs of suicidal thoughts.Burn-injured patients may have an underlying mental health disorder that requires treatment,such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.

A Burn Patient in the Rehabilitation Phase of Injury Is