Exam 10: Stress and Stress-Related Disorders

A nurse assesses soldiers in a combat zone in Afghanistan.When is it most important for the nurse to screen for signs and symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

A soldier in a combat zone tells the nurse,"I saw a child get blown up over a year ago,but I keep seeing bits of flesh everywhere.I see something red and the visions race back to my mind." Which phenomenon associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)is this soldier describing?