A nurse is assessing a rape survivor for post-traumatic stress disorder. The nurse asks thewoman, Do you feel as though you are reliving the trauma? The nurse is assessing for which of the following?

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Asking if the individual feels as though they are reliving the trauma is an assessment for intrusive thoughts, which are recurrent, involuntary, and distressing memories or dreams related to the traumatic event.

A Nurse Is Assessing a Rape Survivor for Post-Traumatic Stress