ATI MENTAL HEALTH EXAM WITH NGN EXAM 2024-2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS /100% PASS SOLUTION / ALREADY GRADED A+ A nurse in a mental health clinic is caring for a client who has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after returning from military deployment. Which of the following is the priority action for the nurse to take? A. Assist the client to identify personal areas of strength B. Encourage the client to talk about experiences during the deployment C. Stay with the client when flashbacks occur D. Teach the client stress-management techniques C - CORRECT The greatest risk to this client is injury that can occur during a flashback; therefore, the priority intervention for the nurse is to remain with the client and offer reassurance and support when flashbacks occur. A - INCORRECT The nurse should to assist the client to identify personal areas of strength to better cope with PTSD; however, another action is the nurse's priority. B - INCORRECT The nurse should encourage the client to talk about experiences during the deployment when the client is ready to discuss this subject; however, another action is the nurse's priority. D - INCORRECT The nurse should teach the client stress-management techniques,