Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 890 of 2368
Why does the nurse explain what will happen during a procedure to a client who is a trauma survivor?
- Knowing what to expect reduces surprises that activate the stress response
- Explaining the procedure removes the need to obtain client consent
- Explaining the steps allows the procedure to be done much more quickly
- Explaining the steps keeps the client from asking too many questions
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Correct answer: Knowing what to expect reduces surprises that activate the stress response
Past trauma is often linked to unexpected events. Anticipatory guidance lowers surprises and sympathetic nervous system symptoms and empowers the client.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Concepts: Trauma-Informed Nursing Practice. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026