When up to a 6-month period elapses between the experience of
trauma and the onset of symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder
(PTSD), the episode is termed
a) delayed.
In the case of delayed PTSD, there may be up to a 6-month period of
time that elapses between the trauma and the manifestation of
symptoms.
b) acute.
Acute PTSD is defined as the experience of symptoms for less than a
3-month period.
c) chronic.
Chronic PTSD is defined as the experience of symptoms lasting longer
than 3 months.
d) primary.
The concept of primary disease is not used in relation to PTSD.
trauma and the onset of symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder
(PTSD), the episode is termed
a) delayed.
In the case of delayed PTSD, there may be up to a 6-month period of
time that elapses between the trauma and the manifestation of
symptoms.
b) acute.
Acute PTSD is defined as the experience of symptoms for less than a
3-month period.
c) chronic.
Chronic PTSD is defined as the experience of symptoms lasting longer
than 3 months.
d) primary.
The concept of primary disease is not used in relation to PTSD.