A veteran is admitted with a diagnosis of chronic post-traumatic stress disorder. After being placed in the treatment room, he begins to pace frantically and make references to 'highway one.' As the nurse approaches him, he retreats to the corner and sits on the floor with his arms and legs pulled tight to his body. The client is experiencing a:

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A veteran is admitted with a diagnosis of chronic post-traumatic stress disorder. After being placed in the treatment room, he begins to pace frantically and make references to 'highway one.' As the nurse approaches him, he retreats to the corner and sits on the floor with his arms and legs pulled tight to his body. The client is experiencing a: