A woman has had several episodes where she finds new clothes in ...

[viki]

A woman has had several episodes where she finds new clothes in her closet that are much more colorful than the style she usually buys. Today, a co-worker approached her to thank her for hosting a dinner party that she had no recollection of hosting.
 
  What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client? a. Self-esteem, low
  b. Personal identity, disturbed
  c. Body image, disturbed
  d. Anxiety

Question 2

Adults with chronic mental illness account for approximately _____ of the homeless population.
 
  a. 40
  b. one third
  c. one quarter
  d. 50

[sokh]

Answer to Question 1

B
Nursing diagnoses for clients with dissociative disorders are related to self-concept responses and depend on identified problems of each client. In this case, the description the client gives relates to personal identity. Self-esteem, body image, may be contributing factors to this diagnosis.

Answer to Question 2

A
Decreased community mental health services and lack of ability of the individual to function in daily life have led to the growing number of homeless persons with chronic mental illness.

[viki]

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[kishoreddi]

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