A nurse assesses the health status of soldiers returning from Afghanistan. Screening for which health problems will be a priority? Select all that apply
a. Schizophrenia
b. Eating disorder
c. Traumatic brain injury
d. Seasonal affective disorder
e. Posttraumatic stress disorder
ANS: C, E
Traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder each occur in approximately 20% of soldiers returning from Afghanistan. Some soldiers have both problems. The incidence of disorders identified in the distracters would be expected to parallel the general population.
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