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dalyningkenk

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on: Jul 19, 2018
The nurse witnesses different personalities emerging in the client with dissociative identity disorder (DID). The primary personality is referred to as the:
 
  a. Host
  b. Alter
  c. Ego
  d. Identity

Question 2

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder takes an antipsychotic agent daily. Which assessment finding should a nurse prioritize?
 
  1. Respirations of 22 beats/minute
  2. Weight gain of 8 pounds in 2 months
  3. Temperature of 104?F (40?C)
  4. Excessive salivation


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

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The host is the term for the primary personality, which may not be aware of the alters (the other personalities). Ego is one component of the three-part theory of the ego, id, and super-ego identified by Sigmund Freud when referring to his belief of how personalities are structured. Identity refers to how one sees oneself.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: When assessing a client diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder who takes an antipsychotic agent daily, the nurse should immediately address a temperature of 104?F (40?C). A temperature this high may indicate neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a life-threatening side effect of antipsychotic medications.


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