Mental health and dementiaQuestion 716 of 1700
Acute stress disorder has symptoms like PTSD. How long do the symptoms last?
- Under 1 day
- 2 to 6 months
- Over 6 months
- 3 days to 1 month
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Correct answer: 3 days to 1 month
Acute stress disorder is short. If symptoms last longer than a month, it may be PTSD.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.4: Caring for Clients With Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026