The head nurse in the ED has received word that a major fire in a high-rise office tower will result in many injured persons being brought to the hospital within the next few minutes.The head nurse tells the staff,"You will need to assess for acute stress reactions as well as treating physical problems." Which patient is exhibiting symptoms characteristic of acute stress reaction?

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Acute stress reactions are characterized by indications of dissociation,such as dissociative amnesia.Mood swings are more reflective of a mood disorder.Auditory hallucinations would be consistent with re-living a traumatic event.Comforting and reassuring a child in this manner is not characteristic of an acute stress reaction.

The Head Nurse in the ED Has Received Word That