A Nurse Receives a Referral from a Health Care Provider

A nurse receives a referral from a health care provider to assess a military veteran for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) . The client is currently working as a civilian doing security work and consistently avoids patrolling areas that are reminders of past trauma. When forced to complete these aspects of surveillance work, the client displays hyperarousal including mild aggression. Which question by the nurse is fundamental for the assessment?

A) "Have you been avoiding any duties at work?"
B) "Describe your sleep habits over the past few months"
C) "Tell me more about your experiences in the Middle East."
D) "What are the triggers for your aggressive outbursts at work"