Carl is being treated for PTSD after return from military combat.He also sustained a mild traumatic brain injury secondary to an explosive device while in combat.The nurse decides to conduct additional screening assessments on the basis of common comorbidities that occur with these conditions.Which of these screening assessments would be relevant?

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Alcohol abuse and depression are common comorbidities with PTSD.Cognitive deficits,including memory problems,may accompany traumatic brain injury,so all three of these screens would be relevant.

Carl Is Being Treated for PTSD After Return from Military