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6 years ago
A soldier in a combat zone tells the nurse, I saw a child get blown up over a year ago, but I keep seeing bits of flesh everywhere. I see something red and the visions race back to my mind.
 
  Which phenomenon associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is this soldier describing?
 
  a. Reexperiencing
  b. Hyperarousal
  c. Avoidance
  d. Psychosis
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ANS: A
Spontaneous or cued recurrent, involuntary, and intrusive distressing memories of the traumatic events are often associated with PTSD. The soldier has described intrusive thoughts and visions associated with reexperiencing the traumatic event. This description does not indicate psychosis, hypervigilance, or avoidance.
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