Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 983 of 2368
A client with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) always sits facing the door and will not let anyone stand behind them. Which symptom is this?
- Hypervigilance
- Flashback
- Avoidance of reminders
- Selective mutism
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Correct answer: Hypervigilance
Sitting facing the door and not allowing others behind you are examples of hypervigilance, a characteristic sign of PTSD.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Conditions: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026