Mary is seeing her family physician for a routine checkup and mentions to the nurse that her husband just returned from active duty in the military
He was deployed to Iraq for the last 18 months, and Mary says she is very excited that they will finally be able to "pick up" where they left off. The nurse decides to ask more questions about their marital relationship in this post-deployment period. What is the best rationale for including these assessment questions?
A. The post-deployment period is often the most difficult time period for veterans and spouses to negotiate.
B. All veterans experience some PTSD and are unable to return to previous relationship patterns.
C. Denial about the impact of combat experiences is common in military spouses.
D. Mary is most likely being abused by her husband and is covering this up.
ANS: A
There is no evidence that denial is common in military spouses, and although physical aggression is a common symptom of PTSD, there is no report of PTSD symptoms in this case. Furthermore, not all veterans experience PTSD. However, knowing that the post-deployment period has been identified as the most difficult period for couples to negotiate, the nurse may find it beneficial to assess their relationship and provide an opportunity for education and resources as needed.
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