Which of the following concepts should guide a nurse's plan of care for a pregnant woman who has just lost her home due to a forest fire?
A) The symptoms of acute stress disorder (ASD) develop more than one month after the traumatic event
B) Pathologic stress responses can affect the encoding and retrieval of memories
C) The release of dopamine in the medulla oblongata contributes to the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
D) Elevated stress levels during pregnancy are not associated with adverse fetal outcomes.

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Pathologic stress responses can indeed affect the encoding and retrieval of memories, which is relevant in the context of trauma and stress management for the patient.

Which of the Following Concepts Should Guide a Nurse's Plan