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The nurse is assessing a client who was sexually assaulted several months ago and who has subsequently developed posttraumatic stress disorder (ptsd). the nurse observes that the client's nonverbals are closed and the client is reluctant to engage with the nurse. how should the nurse best interpret this client's behavior?

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That the clients PTSD has worsened and their trauma is affecting thier ability to trust the nurse
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