Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Order Description
Assessment 1 – written assignment
2,000 words

1) Using current and evidence-based references briefly (300 – 400 words) describe the condition, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) including:

• Aetiology
• Incidence
• Predisposing factors

2) With reference to the Clinical Reasoning Cycle:

•Outline the elements of a mental state examination specific to this condition, and 3 problems typically associated with patient deterioration. Provide a rationale for
the inclusion of each element in the MSE (300 – 400 words). 
This can be presented in table format.

•Identify two medications that may be used to manage this condition. Include the rationale for administration to a patient with the specific condition. Briefly discuss
at least two key nursing considerations (for each medication) when caring for a patient receiving this medication (300 – 400 words)

•Identify nursing actions for this condition derived from recovery-focused practice Include in your discussion:

A brief overview of recovery-focused practice
Goals for use of the identified actions for PTSD

Deficits inuring knowledge or skills that may hinder success of the actions

Clinical and environmental barriers to effective implementation

Methods by which these barriers can be overcome
(600 – 700 words)