The nurse should expect to observe which behavior in a patient with posttraumatic stress disorder?
A) Normal memory recall
B) Hyporeflexia
C) Euphoria
D) Hypervigilance

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Patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often exhibit hypervigilance, which is a state of increased alertness and sensitivity to their environment, as they are constantly on guard for potential threats.

The Nurse Should Expect to Observe Which Behavior in a Patient