A driver was trapped in a car for several hours after an earthquake caused a bridge to collapse. A year later this person still has nightmares and reexperiences feelings of fear associated with being trapped in the car. The assessment findings are consistent with symptoms of:

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PTSD follows exposure to a traumatic event. Symptoms include those described in the scenario, as well as persistent symptoms of arousal and avoidance of stimuli associated with the traumatic event. The symptoms presented are inconsistent with the other options.

A Driver Was Trapped in a Car for Several Hours