Les Has Been Referred to the VA Clinic Because He

question 6

Multiple Choice

Les has been referred to the VA clinic because he was recently fired from his job.His former employer reported that he was drinking on the job and had become physically aggressive with one of his coworkers.Which of the following statements during the intake assessment are consistent with common symptoms of PTSD? Select all that apply.

• A) "I've been drinking and smoking pot more frequently in the past few months."
• B) "I've always thought I was too good for that job anyway."
• C) "Sometimes I get so angry I just want to punch someone's lights out."
• D) "I haven't been getting enough sleep because the nightmares keep waking me up."
• E) "I don't like authority figures."

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