Question

When teaching a group of nurses about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a nurse-educator explains that this disorder is most common in:

1. is most common in men ages 30 to 40.
2. is most common in women ages 30 to 40.
3. is most common in men ages 20 to 30.
4. can occur in any age group.

Answer 1

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur in any age group, and is not limited to a specific gender or age range.

Step-by-step explanation:

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur in any age group, so option 4 is the correct answer. PTSD is an anxiety disorder that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It is not limited to a specific gender or age range.