The Nurse Interviewing a Patient with Suspected Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Multiple Choice

The nurse interviewing a patient with suspected posttraumatic stress disorder should be alert to findings indicating the patient: (select all that apply)

A) avoids people and places that arouse painful memories.
B) experiences flashbacks or reexperiences the trauma.
C) experiences symptoms suggestive of a heart attack.
D) feels driven to repeat selected ritualistic behaviors.
E) demonstrates hypervigilance or distrusts others.
F) feels detached, estranged, or empty inside.