Answer to Question 1
ANS: 3
Defining characteristics include changes in mutual support, availability of affective responsive-ness and emotional support, satisfaction with the family, somatic complaints, etc. The etiologic factor could be established as a shift in the health status of a family member. Data are not present to fully support the other options.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: 4
Dissociative identity disturbance is exacerbated when the client's anxiety escalates. Identifica-tion of increasing anxiety permits the client to exercise anxiety-management strategies and pre-vent dissociation. 1. The client should be expressing such feelings to others. 2. The client should refer to himself in the first person. 3. Use of assertive behavior is desirable.