A nurse is assessing a patient with an acute stress disorder.What characteristics of this disorder should the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)

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Acute stress disorder can manifest with symptoms such as diminished awareness of surroundings, derealization (feeling of unreality concerning the environment), depersonalization (feeling detached from oneself), and amnesia (inability to remember an important aspect of the traumatic event). These symptoms reflect the dissociative nature of the disorder, which is a common reaction to trauma.

A Nurse Is Assessing a Patient with an Acute Stress