Mrs. Jaeger, 28 years old, has been admitted 17 times to acute care facilities for serious overdose attempts and self-injurious behaviour. Mrs. Jaeger arrives at the community outpatient program for her initial appointment with gauze wrapped around one
forearm, where she has six stitches in place due to self-injurious behaviour. Mrs. Jaeger becomes anxious as the psychiatric and mental health nurse helps her explore a long history of abuse. She exhibits
hypervigilance, detachment and difficulty concentrating. What best indicates post-traumatic stress response?
A. She incorporates a distorted world view
B. She ruminates about previous abuse issues
C. She experiences AH
D. She displays helplessness and hopelessness