| PLAN |
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- Assess type and history of trauma and past support systems.
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- Evaluate severity of trauma and the effect on emotional functioning, behavior and lifestyle.
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- Provide a safe, therapeutic, empathetic and non-judgmental environment.
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- Allow patient to talk about trauma and express associated feelings.
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- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to establish an appropriate hospital and/or community-based support system.
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- Educate the patient/family to understand the diagnosis, the process of recovery, and the benefit of establishing a support system.
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- Other
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| DESIRED OUTCOME |
Represents a group of sustained, painful emotional responses to a
traumatic or overwhelming event, of either natural or human origin, that
interferes with interpersonal relationships and can precipitate
self-destructive behavior.
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