The Public Health Nurse receives a report on the number of adults in the state who were admitted for substance abuse treatment.
Which location would the nurse recommend for education to address this health concern?

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.

Choice A rationale:

Developmental stressors are related to different stages of life, not specifically to homelessness.

Choice B rationale:

Socioeconomic stressors include factors like poverty and homelessness.

Choice C rationale:

Adventitious stressors are unexpected and unplanned events, which does not accurately describe homelessness.

Choice D rationale:

Cultural stressors are related to cultural expectations and values, not homelessness.