Asked by Frank Writer on May 22, 2024
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A soldier in a combat zone tells the nurse, "I saw a child get blown up over a year ago, and I still keep seeing bits of flesh everywhere. I see something red, and the visions race back to my mind." Which phenomenon associated with PTSD is the soldier describing?
A) Reexperiencing
B) Hyperarousal
C) Avoidance
D) Psychosis
Reexperiencing
The involuntary reliving of traumatic events, often a symptom of PTSD.
- Pinpoint the symptoms and corrective actions for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Greta VenneriMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Spontaneous or cued recurrent, involuntary, and intrusive distressing memories of the traumatic events are often associated with PTSD. The soldier has described intrusive thoughts and visions associated with reexperiencing the traumatic event. This description does not indicate psychosis, hypervigilance, or avoidance.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint the symptoms and corrective actions for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).