A soldier returned home last year after deployment to a war zone
The soldier's spouse reports, "We had planned to start a family right away, but now he won't talk about it. He won't even look at children. I wonder if we're going to make it as a couple." Select the nurse's best response.
a. "PTSD often changes a person's sexual functioning."
b. "I encourage you to continue to participate in social activities where children are present."
c. "Have you talked with your spouse about these reactions? Sometimes we just need to confront behavior."
d. "PTSD often strains relationships. Here are some community resources for help."
D
PTSD precipitates changes that often lead to divorce. It's important to provide support to both the veteran and spouse. Confrontation will not be effective. While it's important to provide information, ongoing support will be more effective.
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