Stress and Adaptation, What questions might be helpful in

Stress and Adaptation

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Stress and Adaptation

Mrs. S confides in the nurse that she is terrified of her husband. She reports that at times, he is so kind, and then later he is angry and has become physically abusive at times. She also reports that he frequently wakes up at night screaming and trying to crawl under the bed.

What does the nurse suspect?

Additional questioning reveals that Mr. S has just returned to the United States following a 3-year deployment in the military. The nurse strongly recommends that Mr. S see a health care provider as soon as possible.

1. What questions might be helpful in identifying the cause of these manifestations?

2. What other manifestations would make the nurse suspect PTSD?

3. What three criteria must be met to confirm the diagnosis of PTSD?

4. Other than combat, what are some other causes of PTSD?

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