The nurse plans care for a client recovering from a gunshot wound received during a robbery of a convenience store. Which intervention will the nurse select to promote trauma-informed care for this client? Select all that apply.

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Trauma-informed care involves creating an environment that acknowledges the client's traumatic experience and helps them feel safe, supported, and in control. Coaching in calming skills (such as deep breathing or guided imagery), building positive social support, and encouraging connectiveness between family members all promote a sense of safety and support. On the other hand, suggesting returning to the scene of the event or reminding the client that their injuries were not life-threatening could be triggering and counterproductive to the healing process.

The Nurse Plans Care for a Client Recovering from a Gunshot