You are a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner employed in a local community health center. Today you are being asked to see a 15-year-old male accompanied by his biological mother. He was referred by his primary care provider after it was discovered that he was the victim of sexual abuse by a neighbor and may be experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). SOLVED NSG5905 Week 6 Discussion Board
Also, answer thequestions.
- What will be your approach to the assessment of the patient and his family?
- Describe the multidisciplinary team that would be involved in the care of a sexual abuse victim. Also, the legal and ethical issues involved in this assessment and care.
- How will you diagnose the patient based on the assessment findings?
- Discuss what will the management plan consist of for the initial management?
- Explain what specific referrals and follow-up care will the patient and family need for ongoing support and treatment?
SOLVED NSG5905 Week 6 Discussion Board
When assessing a client that has been sexually abused, the family should be taken into consideration. Besides, a comprehensive, trauma-informed approach is important, and this includes separate interviews with the adolescent and family. Besides, the interview should gather the appropriate information from the client and family.
For example, enquiring about the incident, current symptoms including PTSD symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance. Appropriate language and open-ended questions along with trauma informed interviews should be employed. Moreover, a standardized assessment tools such as the Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS) can be used to assess PTSD symptoms. There is need to prioritize the adolescent’s safety and comfort throughout the process.
Treatment plan should be based on the child’s personal needs. Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) can help to address family dynamics and support the recovery process. Moreover, trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an effective reatment option for trauma children. APA