The nurse is caring for a client who found a loved one who committed suicide. In addition to the normal grief process, the nurse recognizes the client may be at risk for what other complication?
A)Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
B)Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
C)Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
D)Major depressive disorder (MDD)

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A)Clients who are exposed to trauma such as finding a loved one who has committed suicide are at increased risk for PTSD. The client may also be at higher risk for situational depression, but not usually SAD or MDD. OCD is usually unrelated to grief or trauma.
B)Clients who are exposed to trauma such as finding a loved one who has committed suicide are at increased risk for PTSD. The client may also be at higher risk for situational depression, but not usually SAD or MDD. OCD is usually unrelated to grief or trauma.
C)Clients who are exposed to trauma such as finding a loved one who has committed suicide are at increased risk for PTSD. The client may also be at higher risk for situational depression, but not usually SAD or MDD. OCD is usually unrelated to grief or trauma.
D)Clients who are exposed to trauma such as finding a loved one who has committed suicide are at increased risk for PTSD. The client may also be at higher risk for situational depression, but not usually SAD or MDD. OCD is usually unrelated to grief or trauma.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Found a Loved