A friend who was raped and beaten appeared to be coping well. However,

A friend who was raped and beaten appeared to be coping well. However, she recently dropped out of school and shared with the nurse that she is having nightmares where it happens all over again, and these nightmares are becoming impossible to live with.

A friend who was raped and beaten appeared to be coping well. However, she recently dropped out of school and shared with the nurse that she is having nightmares where it happens all over again, and these nightmares are becoming impossible to live with. Which of the following would be the concern of the nurse?
a.
A late psychological reaction of despair and hopelessness
b.
Depression that no one rescued her and saved her from the traumatic event
c.
Guilt and concern over what she could possibly have done to invite such an event
d.
Posttraumatic stress syndrome disorder (PTSD)

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: D
PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can occur after an individual’s experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event. People who suffer from PTSD often relive the experience through nightmares and flashbacks. The social and psychological symptoms can be severe enough, and last long enough, to significantly impair a person’s daily life.