A nurse is admitting a client who has been diagnosed with PTSD.Which of the following symptoms might the nurse expect to assess? (Select all that apply.)

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Rationale: Characteristic symptoms of PTSD include re-experiencing the traumatic event,a sustained high level of anxiety or arousal,general numbing of responsiveness,nightmares,inability to remember certain aspects of the traumatic event,depression,guilt feelings,substance abuse,anger,and aggressive behaviors.The full-symptom picture must present for more than one month and cause significant interference with social,occupational,and other areas of functioning.

A Nurse Is Admitting a Client Who Has Been Diagnosed