A nurse is caring for a client who reports stress related to homelessness.
The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following types of stressors?

Choice A rationale:

This statement is correct. Abusers often try to isolate their victims from others as a form of control.

Choice B rationale:

This statement is correct. Abusers often lack social supports and social skills, which can contribute to their abusive behavior.

Choice C rationale:

This statement is correct. Abusers often use intimidation to gain power and control over their victims.

Choice D rationale:

This statement is incorrect and indicates the need for further teaching. Abusers often have low self-esteem and use abuse to feel powerful.

Choice A rationale:

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine. It’s not a stress-related disorder.

Choice B rationale:

Acute stress disorder (ASD) occurs immediately after a traumatic event, not a year later.

Choice C rationale:

Episodic acute stress involves frequent bouts of stress, not flashbacks of a traumatic event.

Choice D rationale:

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder characterized by failure to recover after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. The condition may last months or years, with triggers that can bring back memories of the trauma accompanied by intense emotional and physical reactions, such as flashbacks, as described in the scenario.