Major Smith, who is being treated for PTSD symptoms following a course of military duty, reports, "I think I was in denial about even having PTSD
I thought I was just having trouble sleeping." Which of these is an accurate evaluation of the patient's comments?
A. The patient is still in denial and unable to recognize that he is having flashbacks rather than insomnia.
B. The patient is beginning to recognize stages of grieving and reevaluating his symptoms.
C. The patient is beginning to recognize that he may be at risk for suicide.
D. The patient is trying to avoid discussing symptoms of PTSD.
ANS: B
The patient is expressing recognition that he was in denial, which is a stage of grieving. It is not uncommon for people to recognize that they are having troubling symptoms but not immediately recognize this as PTSD.
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