POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
It is estimated that more than almost 7% of the U.S. population will experience post-traumatic stress disorder in their lifetime. This debilitating disorder often interferes with an individual’s ability to function in daily life. Common symptoms of anxiousness and depression frequently lead to behavioral issues, substance use in adolescents, and even physical ailments. For this Assignment, you examine a PTSD Video case study and consider how you might assess and treat clients presenting with PTSD.
TO PREPARE:
(a) Reflect on the insight provided about diagnosing and treating PTSD.
(b) VIEW the Media Presentation Examples:
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and assess the client in the case study.
THE ASSIGNMENT: Succinctly, in 1- 2 pages, address the following:
(1) Briefly explain the neurobiological basis for PTSD illness.
(2) Discuss the DSM-5-TR Diagnostic criteria for PTSD and relate these criteria to the symptomatology presented in the case study. Does the video case presentation provide sufficient information to derive a PTSD diagnosis?
(3) Justify your reasoning. (4) Do you agree with the other diagnoses in the case presentation? Why or Why not?
(5) Discuss one other psychotherapy treatment option for the client in this case study.
(6) Explain whether your treatment option is considered a ” gold standard treatment” from a clinical practice guideline perspective, and why using the gold standard, evidenced-based treatment from clinical practice guidelines is important for psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners.
