The client was referred to the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic because he was recently fired from his job. His former employer reported that he was drinking on the job and became physically aggressive with one of his coworkers. Which of the following statements during the intake assessment are consistent with common symptoms of PTSD? Select all that apply.

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1.This is correct. Substance abuse is a common symptom of PTSD.
2.This is incorrect. This is not an adaptive response but is not correlated with PTSD.
3.This is correct. Aggression is a common symptom of PTSD.
4.This is correct. Insomnia and nightmares are common symptoms of PTSD.
5.This is incorrect. This is a maladaptive response but is not indicative of PTSD.

The Client Was Referred to the Department of Veterans Affairs