Dorian Was Only 10 Miles Away from Mount St

question 69

Multiple Choice

Dorian was only 10 miles away from Mount St. Helens when it erupted with one of the largest blasts in history. There was ash and lava everywhere, and he was terrified and sure he was going to die. When rescue teams found him a week later, he was cold, hungry, and scared. More than a year later, he still had nightmares and woke up in a cold sweat. This description BEST fits a(n) :

• A) phobia.
• B) acute stress disorder.
• C) generalized anxiety disorder.
• D) posttraumatic stress disorder.

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Definitions:

Wound Contracture

A condition where scar tissue contracts and tightens, often leading to restricted movement.

Secondary Union

The healing process of a wound where the edges are not closely approximated, resulting in granulation tissue filling the defect before epithelialization.

Scar Formation

The process of wound healing which results in fibrous tissue replacing normal skin or other tissue following injury or surgery.

Suturing

The process of sewing or stitching up a wound or incision; commonly used to close cuts so that they can heal properly.