A nurse assesses the health status of soldiers returning from a war zone. Screening for which health problems will be a priority? (Select all that apply.)
A) Schizophrenia
B) Eating disorder
C) Traumatic brain injury
D) Oppositional defiant disorder
E) Posttraumatic stress disorder

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The incidence of TBI is very high in veterans and this problem is associated with an increased risk of dying by suicide compared with people without brain injuries.Many soldiers also have posttraumatic stress disorder, which contributes to increased suicide risk. The incidence of disorders identified in the distractors would be expected to parallel the general population.

A Nurse Assesses the Health Status of Soldiers Returning from a War