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A nurse counseling a patient diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID) should understand that the assessment of highest priority is:
A) risk for self-harm.
B) cognitive functioning.
C) identification of drug abuse.
D) readiness to reestablish identity or memory.
Dissociative Identity Disorder
A psychological disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states.
Self-Harm
The act of deliberately inflicting damage or injury to one's own body as a way to cope with emotional stress or pain.
Cognitive Functioning
The mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, and problem-solving.
- Precisely assess and catalogue the symptoms related to dissociation.
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Learning Objectives
- Precisely assess and catalogue the symptoms related to dissociation.
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