Rhonda had undergone chemotherapy for a serious case of breast cancer. Even six months after this successful treatment, she finds that she is on edge, has nightmares about death, and
No longer enjoys sex with her husband. She is probably experiencing ______ disorder.

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The symptoms of being on edge, nightmares, and loss of enjoyment in sex are all common symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Rhonda's previous experience with breast cancer and chemotherapy can be considered a traumatic event, which may have triggered her current symptoms.

Rhonda Had Undergone Chemotherapy for a Serious Case of Breast