A soldier was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The soldier's spouse reports that when a telephone rings during the night, the soldier rolls out of bed and assumes an aggressive stance. How will the nurse document this finding?
a. Flashback
b. Avoidance
c. Hyperarousal
d. Reexperiencing
C
Hyperarousal includes exaggerated responses to noises and other environmental stimuli. It is part of the constellation of problems that impair sleep for persons with PTSD. Flashbacks are an aspect of reexperiencing. Avoidance is another criterion for PTSD.
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