Author Question: According to the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for dissociative amnesia (DA), what symptom would be ... (Read 62 times)

crobinson2013 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

According to the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for dissociative amnesia (DA), what symptom would be essential to meet the criteria for the subcategory of dissociative fugue?

1. An inability to recall important autobiographical information
2. Clinically significant distress in social and occupational functioning
3. Sudden unexpected travel or bewildered wandering
4. Blackouts related to alcohol toxicity

Question 2

What is a nurse's purpose for providing appropriate feedback?

1. To give the client good advice
2. To advise the client on appropriate behaviors
3. To evaluate the client's behavior
4. To give the client critical information

janieazgirl · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: An inability to recall important autobiographical information and clinically significant distress in social and occupational functioning are basic criteria for the diagnosis of DA. A specific subtype of dissociative amnesia is with dissociative fugue. Dissociative fugue is characterized by a sudden, unexpected travel away from customary place of daily activities, or by bewildered wandering, with the inability to recall some or all of one's past. The DSM-5 also states that symptoms cannot be attributable to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g., alcohol, a drug of abuse, a medication).

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: The purpose of providing appropriate feedback is to give the client critical information. Feedback should not be used to give advice or evaluate behaviors.