Acute Stress Reaction Flashcards by Liam Lennox | Brainscape

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ESSENCE

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Transient disorder (lasting hours or days) that may occur as immediate (within 1 hour) response to exceptional stress

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PRESENTATION

Symptoms/signs

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Mixed symptoms
- Initial state of daze, followed by depresion, anxiety, anger or dispair
- Social withdrawal
- Narrowed attention
- Disorientation
- Aggresion
- Hopelessness
- Over-activity
- Excessive grief

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MANAGEMENT

General strategy

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No specific treatment needed
Ensure other needs are addressed
- Safety, security, practical assistance, social support

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