During a group session for PTSD clients, a nurse notes one client frequently jumps at loud noises and avoids group discussions about the trauma. Which PTSD symptom cluster do these behaviours represent?
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Correct answer: Hyperarousal and reactivity
Jumping at loud noises and avoidance of group discussions reflect hyperarousal/reactivity and avoidance behavior, core clusters of PTSD.
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