Which of the following statements are true regarding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
A. Individuals suffering from PTSD may display physical manifestations.
B. Professional "burnout" is rare secondary to PTSD.
C. Critical incident stress management is the only method to deal with PTSD.
D. Manifestations of PTSD are purely psychological.
A
PTSD may occur in health care providers after an extremely emotional incident. It may be mani-fested by multiple psychological and physical effects such as flashbacks, avoidance, diminished interest in previously enjoyable events, detachment, and physical manifestations including rapid heart rate and insomnia and other physiologic effects of anxiety. Individuals suffering from PTSD may have difficulty in relating in their usual way to family and friends and may ultimately experience professional "burnout."
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