Jane presents in the Emergency Department with a friend,who reports that Jane has been sitting in her apartment "staring off into space" and doesn't seem interested in doing anything.During the assessment Jane reveals,with little emotion,that she was raped 4 months ago.Which of these is the most appropriate interpretation of Jane's lack of emotion?

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General numbing of emotional response is a common symptom of PTSD.Items A and D are not the most appropriate interpretations because the data are inadequate to make that inference.Item C is incorrect; lying is not a common symptom in PTSD.

Jane Presents in the Emergency Department with a Friend,who Reports