The nurse caring for a 5-year-old diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) knows that which coping mechanisms and/or symptoms may manifest during treatment?

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4. Children with PTSD will experience many of the same symptoms as adults; however, children ages 6 or younger may also exhibit headaches, stomachaches, temper tantrums in absence of provocation, repetitive play, reenactment of the event, or nightmares.

The Nurse Caring for a 5-Year-Old Diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress