A 20-year-old woman has been referred for care as a result of the ...

[ETearle]

A 20-year-old woman has been referred for care as a result of the disturbing behavioral changes that her parents have cited. Assessment reveals that the woman is likely experiencing dissociation.
 
  Which of the following statements accurately describes dissociation?
  A) Dissociation is reversion to a more immature or infantile behavior pattern.
  B) Dissociation is an alteration in self-awareness to escape an upsetting event or feeling.
  C) Dissociation is the act of forcing painful feelings or memories into the conscious.
  D) Dissociation is recalling the painful feelings associated with past events.

Question 2

The nurse is educating the spouse of a client with a somatoform disorder about how to best help his wife. Which of the following strategies should the nurse suggest?
 
  A) The husband should keep a log of his wife's physical symptoms to track improvement.
  B) The husband should empathize about physical discomfort but encourage independence.
  C) The husband should encourage his wife to acknowledge his frustration and helplessness.
  D) The husband should ignore the wife's complaints about physical discomfort and help her focus on her feelings instead.

[katkat_flores]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
Dissociation means altering self-awareness in an effort to escape an upsetting event or feeling. This normal method of self-preservation against emotionally overloaded situations happens when neither resistance nor escape is possible.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
Empathizing with clients about physical discomfort is important while simultaneously encouraging family to assist clients to become more independent. One of the most effective interventions is to provide much empathy to clients within the family setting while providing suggestions for family interventions.

[ETearle]

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