A who client experienced severe physical abuse as a child sh…

A who client experienced severe physical abuse as a child shares with the PMHNP how proud she is of how well she is managing parenting her own children. The PMHNP notes the client appears tense, has a serious expression, and the client reports suddenly feeling a headache coming on. The PMHNP recognizes the client’s symptoms are most likely related to:

The PMHNP receives a referral from the primary care provider…

The PMHNP receives a referral from the primary care provider of an 82 year-old client who reports lack of appetite, social withdrawal, and lack of interest in any activities. When the PMHNP asks the client to elaborate, the client does not respond. The most appropriate initial response of the PMHNP is to: