A female who was a victim of rape 6 months ago comes to an outpatient clinic for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder. Which data collected during the patient's assessment indicates a manifestation associated with this disorder?

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Severe nightmares are a common manifestation of posttraumatic stress disorder and are therefore indicative of the diagnosis. The patient denying anger or shock and not needing drug or alcohol counseling may not necessarily be related to PTSD. The patient's statement regarding family support, while potentially beneficial to overall mental health, does not directly indicate PTSD.

A Female Who Was a Victim of Rape 6 Months