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Nurse Penny is aware that the symptoms that distinguish posttraumatic stress disorder from other anxiety disorders would be:

Nurse Penny is aware that the symptoms that distinguish posttraumatic stress disorder from other anxiety disorders would be: Correct Answer Re-experiencing the trauma in dreams or flashback

Concept: 

  • PTSD is a mental illness that is triggered by a terrific event
  • Either the person would have experienced the event or witnessed the event
  • The following were the symptoms of PTSD:

    • Intrusive memories

    • Unwanted distressing memories of the traumatic event
    • Thinking again and again
    • Nightmares and dreams about the traumatic event
    • Emotional distress and physical reactions to something that reminds you of the traumatic event

    • Avoidance

    • Trying to avoid thinking or talking about the traumatic event
    • Avoiding places and people who resemble the traumatic event
    • Negative changes in thinking and mood
    • Negative thoughts related to self, other people, or the world
    • Hopelessness 
    • Memory disturbances
    • Cannot maintain a close relationship

Key Points

  • Anger, anxiety, physical illness, isolation can be commonly seen among them
  • Anti-anxiety drugs will be given to the patient
  • PTSD and anxiety disorders are different, PTSD is a form of anxiety disorder
  • Both the conditions the people may experience anxiety but the external stimulus may be different
  • CBT and behavioral and family therapies will be helpful to come out of the condition
  • The nurse plays a major role in understanding and communicating with the patient, she should be gentle with patient and should encourage a positive group around them.

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