An inmate was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) caused by severe sexual abuse. One day this inmate sees a person with characteristics similar to the perpetrator, has a flashback, and then attacks the person. Correctional officers place the inmate in restraint. In what way should the correctional nurse anticipate that the inmate would react to restraint?
A) By committing to counselling to reduce the incidence of flashbacks
B) By becoming less likely to assault others during future flashbacks
C) By gradually calming and returning from the flashback to reality
D) By becoming more frightened, agitated, and combative
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