A soldier returned home last year after deployment to a war zone. The soldier's spouse complains, "We were going to start a family, but now he won't talk about it. He will not look at children. I wonder if we're going to make it as a couple." Select the nurse's best response.
A) "Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often changes a person's sexual functioning."
B) "I encourage you to continue to participate in social activities where children are present."
C) "Have you talked with your spouse about these reactions? Sometimes we just need to confront behavior."
D) "Posttraumatic stress disorder often strains relationships. Here are some community resources for help and support."

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PTSD precipitates changes that can lead to divorce. It is important to provide support to both the veteran and spouse. Confrontation will not be effective. While it is important to provide information, on-going support will be more effective.

A Soldier Returned Home Last Year After Deployment to a War