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A client is exhibiting symptoms of generalized amnesia. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to confirm this diagnosis? Select all that apply.
 
  A. Can you tell me your name and where you live?
  B. Have you ever traveled suddenly or unexpectedly away from home?
  C. Have you recently experienced any traumatic event?
  D. Have you ever felt detached from your environment?
  E. Have you had any history of memory problems?

Question 2

A client is diagnosed with illness anxiety disorder. Which of the following symptoms is the client most likely to exhibit? Select all that apply.
 
  A. Obsessive-compulsive traits
  B. Pseudocyesis
  C. Disabling fear of having a serious illness
  D. Multiple pronounced physical symptoms
  E. Depression


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, C, E
An individual who has generalized amnesia has amnesia for his or her identity and total life history. The first question assesses orientation to identity. Items C and D assess for awareness of current issues and historical issues, respectively. Affirmative descriptions of either of these issues would rule out generalized amnesia.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, E
Illness anxiety disorder involves a preoccupation with and fear of having or acquiring a serious disease. Somatic symptoms are either absent or mild in intensity.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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