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A nurse is admitting a client who has posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to a community mental health facility. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect when completing the admission assessment?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Reluctance to discuss the event that precipitated the distress. This is expected in clients with PTSD due to the distressing nature of the precipitating event. They often avoid talking about it as it can trigger intense emotions and anxiety. This avoidance is part of the avoidance symptoms of PTSD.

Explanation for other choices:
A: Decreased startle response to loud noises is not typically seen in clients with PTSD; they often have an exaggerated startle response due to hypervigilance.
B: Reports uninterrupted sleep of 10 to 12 hours each night is not consistent with PTSD, as sleep disturbances like nightmares and insomnia are common in PTSD.
D: Reports feelings of acute distress that began 1 to 2 weeks ago is not indicative of PTSD, as the diagnosis requires symptoms to persist for more than one month.

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