After an assault by a patient, a nurse has difficulty sleeping, startles easily, and is preoccupied with the incident. The nurse says, "I dread facing potentially violent patients." Which response would be the most urgent reason for this nurse to seek supervision?

A) Startle reactions
B) Difficulty sleeping
C) A wish for revenge
D) Preoccupation with the incident

Startle Reactions

The automatic, rapid response of the body to a sudden, unexpected stimulus, usually perceived as potentially threatening.

Difficulty Sleeping

Challenges or disturbances in falling asleep or staying asleep through the night, which may result in insufficient sleep.

Preoccupation

An absorption or obsession with a thought or feeling that persistently occupies the mind.