The client, a combat veteran, was recently diagnosed with PTSD. Which symptoms, if present, would be characteristic of PTSD? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Fear of returning to sleep
2. Fitful sleep
3. Excessive sleeping
4. Hair pulling
5. Terrifying nightmares
1,2,5
Rationale: Fear of returning to sleep. Fear of returning to sleep is a physical symptom characteristic of PTSD.
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