An anorexic client states to the nurse,"My father has recently moved back to town." Since that time,the client has experienced insomnia,nightmares,and panic attacks that occur nightly.She has never married or dated,and lives alone.Which should the nurse suspect?

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The client's symptoms, including insomnia, nightmares, and panic attacks, suggest the possibility of a trauma-related disorder such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or a history of childhood sexual abuse. The fact that the client has never married or dated and lives alone is also consistent with a history of trauma. While major depressive disorder and bulimia nervosa can co-occur with PTSD, they do not fully explain the client's symptoms. Histrionic personality disorder is not a likely explanation for the client's symptoms.

An Anorexic Client States to the Nurse,"My Father Has Recently