NCLEX Question for trauma and the onset of symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

NCLEX Review Question
When up to a 6-month period elapses between the experience of trauma and the onset of symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the episode is termed

a.delayed.
b.acute.
c.chronic.
d.primary.

Correct Answer: A
delayed.
Rationale: In the case of delayed PTSD, there may be up to a 6-month period of time that elapses between the trauma and the manifestation of symptoms.

acute.
Rationale: Acute PTSD is defined as the experience of symptoms for less than a 3-month period.

chronic.
Rationale: Chronic PTSD is defined as the experience of symptoms lasting longer than 3 months.

primary.
Rationale: The concept of primary disease is not used in relation to PTSD.

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