A client with a dissociative identity disorder tells the nurse ...

[altibaby]

A client with a dissociative identity disorder tells the nurse that he or she is having thoughts of self-injury. The nurse knows that it is important to assist the client to identify alternative actions to self-injury.
 
  What are these actions? (Mark all that apply.)
  A) Written methods of expression
  B) Describing what he or she wants to do to the nurse
  C) Physical exercise
  D) Asking for medicine to decrease anxiety
  E) Task-oriented activities

Question 2

When engaging in a therapeutic relationship with a client diagnosed with a dissociative disorder, it is important to use stimuli that stimulate pleasant memories and pleasurable feelings for the client. Why?
 
  A) Stops the regression of the client into further self-destructive behaviors
  B) Develops a contract between the client and the staff for dealing with self-destructive behaviors
  C) Assists the client to remember past experiences without the risk of precipitating increased trauma
  D) Helps the client to understand that periods of imbalance are to be expected and will decrease as the personal identity is restored

[C.mcnichol98]

Answer to Question 1

A, C, E

Answer to Question 2

C

[altibaby]

Gracias!

[tanna.moeller]

TYSM