A soldier returns to the United States from active duty in a combat zone. The soldier is diagnosed with PTSD. The nurse's highest priority is to screen this soldier for
A) bipolar disorder.
B) schizophrenia.
C) depression.
D) dementia.

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Comorbidities for adults with PTSD include depression, anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, and dissociative disorders. Incidence of the disorders identified in the distracters is similar to the general population.

A Soldier Returns to the United States from Active Duty