A mother brings her son to the Emergency Department and tells the nurse that her son must have PTSD,because 2 days ago he witnessed a car accident in which there were fatalities.She is convinced that her son has PTSD because he has been crying when he talks about the incident.She believes that boys are at greater risk for PTSD because they don't typically cry.She read on the internet that PTSD can have dangerous consequences,so she wants her son to get some medication "to cure the PTSD before it gets too bad." Which of these statements by the nurse would accurately correct this mother's misunderstanding about PTSD? Select all that apply.
A) There are no long-term or dangerous consequences from PTSD.
B) Women appear to be at greater risk of this disorder than men.
C) Medications have been found to be effective in treating symptoms of depression or anxiety but do not represent a cure for the disorder.
D) Fewer than 10% of trauma victims develop PTSD.
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