A nurse is providing education about trauma and its effects to a community group in a community that has just been hit by a devastating tornado. One of the participants asked about what kind of support a survivor of the tornado will need. Which would be the best response of the nurse?

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Some people more easily express their feelings and talk about stressful, upsetting, or overwhelming events. They may do so with family, friends, or professionals. Others are more reluctant to open up and disclose their personal feelings. They are more likely to ignore the feelings, deny their importance, or insist I'm fine, I'm over it. By doing that, they increase the risk for future problems such as PTSD. One of the most effective ways of avoiding pathologic responses to trauma is effectively dealing with the trauma soon after it occurs.

A Nurse Is Providing Education About Trauma and Its Effects