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PTSD Clinical Evaluation
The PMHNP is evaluating a patient who presents complaining of panic attacks that occur for no identifiable reason. The patients has been treated for these previously with a variety of pharmacotherapies that did not provide any meaningful improvement. Upon further conversation, the NP learns that the patient experienced a near-fatal bicycle accident 4 years ago after being hit by a car.
When considering a diagnosis of PTSD, the NP explores his history for all of the following diagnostic criteria except:
A. Intrusion symptoms.
B. Angry outbursts.
C. Negative cognition
D. Avoidance symptoms.
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