The paper must have a minimum of 2000 words / 4 pages single spaced (Times New Roman, Size 12), and 5 references about that topic (4 of them most be research articles). The criteria exposed in your paperwork must be exclusively based on peer reviewed article, and I will be very fussy in confirming the reliability of your statements. A formal paper using APA format according to Publication Manual American Psychological Association (APA) (6th ed.).2009 ISBN: 978-1-4338-0561-5 will be submitted via Exercise Submission.

The paper should include the following:

• What is PTSD ?
• Statistics
• Diagnostic criteria / Categorization
• Physiological Responses
• Maladaptive Patterns
• Interventions / Treatments (pharmacological and non-pharmacological)
• Other considerations in the management of _________ (including but not limited to management of behaviors, family considerations, challenges in the care of patients with this disorder.

Examine evidence-based practice guidelines / research, nursing theories that support the identification of clinical problems, implementation of nursing skills in the care of adults with this disorder.