A patient who is admitted with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)says he had a very stressful experience when in high school and has never really recovered.What is the most appropriate nursing action?

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Guiding the patient in relaxation techniques can provide a distraction when flashbacks occur which can help the patient cope with their symptoms. While it is important for the patient to talk about their condition, it is also important to have some tools to manage their symptoms. Providing sleeping medication may be necessary, but it should not be the first line of treatment and should be used in conjunction with other interventions. Encouraging the patient to talk about their trauma as often as they like may be helpful, but it is not specific enough to manage their symptoms.

A Patient Who Is Admitted with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)says