ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:
System Disorder
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________
Alterations in
Health (Diagnosis)
Pathophysiology Related
to Client Problem
-Exposure to traumatic event
or experience
-Paranoia
-Triggered stress
REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
Health Promotion and
Disease Prevention
-Provide emotional support
-encourage expression of feelings
ASSESSMENT
SAFETY
CONSIDERATIONS
Risk Factors
Expected Findings
-Traumatic event
-Natural disaster
-repeated exposure (occupational) that
exposes one to stressful stimuli
-Dissociation disorder
Laboratory Tests
-electrencephalogram
-memories recur involuntary
-Flashbacks
-Nightmares and frequent dreams related
to experience
-aggression
Diagnostic Procedures
-mental status exam
-PTSD checklist
-screening for anxiety/ depression
PATIENT-CENTERED CARE
Nursing Care
-safe and non threatening
enviorment
-Regular routine
-beware of need for rest,
breaks and hydration
Therapeutic Procedures
-CBT
-Prolonged exposure
therapy
-destructive
behavior
-irritability and
anger towards
other
Complications
Medications
-Antidepessants
(SSRI, SNRI)
-Prazosin
-beta blockers
Client Education
-relaxation techniques
-Avoid caffeine and
stimulants, alcohol
Interprofessional Care
-Social worker
-Psychotherapist
-Counselor
-Depression
-anxiety
-dissociative
disorder