A Soldier Returned Home Last Year After Deployment to a War

question 16

Multiple Choice

A soldier returned home last year after deployment to a war zone.The soldier's spouse complains,"We were going to start a family,but now he won't talk about it.He will not look at children.I wonder if we're going to make it as a couple." Select the nurse's best response.

• A) "Posttraumatic stress disorder often changes a person's sexual functioning."
• B) "I encourage you to continue to participate in social activities where children are present."
• C) "Have you talked with your spouse about these reactions? Sometimes we just need to confront behavior."
• D) "Posttraumatic stress disorder often strains relationships. Here are some community resources for help and support."