Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ( 15 Questions)

Question 1 :
A nurse is assessing a client who has experienced a traumatic event. Which of the following is a re-experiencing symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?


Correct Answer: C

Choice A rationale:

Avoiding thoughts, feelings, people, places, or activities associated with the trauma is a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but it is not a re-experiencing symptom. This behavior is part of the avoidance and numbing cluster of symptoms in PTSD.

Choice B rationale:

Having persistent negative beliefs and emotions is another symptom of PTSD, but it is not a re-experiencing symptom. This is related to the negative alterations in cognitions and mood that individuals with PTSD may experience.

Choice C rationale:

Experiencing intrusive and distressing memories of the trauma is a re-experiencing symptom of PTSD. Individuals with PTSD may have flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts about the traumatic event, causing distress and emotional turmoil.

Choice D rationale:

Feeling detached or estranged from others is a symptom of PTSD but is not considered a re-experiencing symptom. It falls under the category of alterations in arousal and reactivity, affecting the individual's ability to connect with others emotionally.


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