A soldier served in combat zones in Iraq in 2010 and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2011.When is it most important for the nurse to screen for signs and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ?
A) Immediately upon return to the United States from Afghanistan
B) Before departing Afghanistan to return to the United States
C) One year after returning from Afghanistan
D) Screening should be ongoing
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