Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) · NCLEX Exam

Which of the following is a primary prevention strategy for PTSD in populations exposed to disaster or trauma?

  1. Routinely prescribing SSRIs to all survivors right after trauma
  2. Providing psychological first aid and early stabilization
  3. Beginning long-term group therapy before any symptoms appear
  4. Delivering prolonged exposure therapy before the trauma occurs
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Correct answer: Providing psychological first aid and early stabilization

Providing early interventions like psychological first aid reduces the risk of developing full-blown PTSD by addressing initial distress.

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