The nurse suspects a client is experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder when which are noted during the assessment process? Select all that apply
A) Observed family member be raped and murdered
B) Restores antique automobiles as a hobby
C) Lives with spouse and has a garden
D) Has a history of anxiety disorder
E) Recently terminated from employment
Answer: A, D, E
Risk factors for the development of posttraumatic stress disorder include watching others be harmed or killed, the presence of a preexisting mental illness, and the stress associated with the loss of employment. Engaging in hobbies and living with a spouse are not risk factors for the disorder.
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