Answer to Question 1
Ans: C
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The nurse's role in managing the care of the client with a dissociative disorder is to support and reinforce the gains made in therapy sessions. The nurse accomplishes this by providing emotional support, grounding, and a sense of security. Specific techniques include the following: Educate the client about the recovery process; provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment to encourage the client to diminish defensive responses (a simple, structured environment is most helpful); monitor the client's pace in uncovering memories; assist the client in learning grounding techniques; help the client to identify times when strong emotions begin to be overwhelming; and assist the client in planning for discharge from the hospital.
Answer to Question 2
Ans: D
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With DID, the person acquires two or more identities or personality states (alters) who take control over his or her behavior. As with amnesia, DID involves an inability to recall important personal information that is too extensive to be labeled as forgetfulness.
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Symptoms That May Lead to a Diagnosis of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
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