A client with depersonalization disorder tells the nurse, “I feel like such a freak when I have an out-of-body experience.” What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A client with dissociative identity disorder experiences frequent periods of memory loss. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for this client?

After taking a potentially lethal drug overdose, a client tells the nurse that his alter “did it.” Which nursing diagnosis takes highest priority?

A client with a dissociative identity disorder experiences amnesia. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?

The nurse has just completed an assessment of a client. Which assessment findings place the client at the highest risk of suicide?

A nurse conducts an admission assessment on a client diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder. Which sign or symptom supports this diagnosis?

A client experiencing a dissociative disorder suddenly wanders away from the facility. When the nurse finds him, he can’t recall what happened. The nurse interprets this behavior as which of the following?

A client diagnosed with depersonalization disorder tells the nurse, “I feel like my arm isn’t attached to my body.” What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with dissociative disorder. Which of the following characteristics would the nurse most likely observe?

A client tells the nurse that he frequently feels that he’s floating above his body. During these times, he says he’s aware of who he is and where he’s located. The nurse determines that this client is experiencing:

A client with depersonalization disorder spends much of his day in a dreamlike state during which he ignores personal care needs. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this client?

A client with depersonalization disorder verbalizes understanding of the ways to decrease his symptoms when he makes which statement?

The nurse is performing an assessment on a client diagnosed with depersonalization disorder. The nurse anticipates the client will display which of the following?

What is the most important intervention to implement when caring for a client with a dissociative disorder?

A client experiencing dissociative amnesia says, “You must think I’m really stupid because I have no recollection of the accident.” What is the best response by the nurse?

Amobarbital (Amytal) has been prescribed for a client with dissociative amnesia. The nurse determines that teaching about the medication has been successful when the client makes which statement?

A client is admitted for a diagnostic workup for possible dissociative amnesia. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for this client?

A client with dissociative amnesia shows understanding of the condition when which statement is made?

The nurse is assessing a client with dissociative amnesia. Which circumstance would most likely contribute to this condition?

The nurse is teaching the family of a client with depersonalization disorder. The family wants to know which setting has the most success in treating this disorder. What is the best response by the nurse?

A client was the driver in an automobile accident in which a 3-year-old boy was killed. The client is diagnosed with dissociative amnesia. He verbalizes understanding of his treatment plan when he makes which statement?

A nurse finds a client experiencing suicidal ideation. The client attempted to hang themselves. What is the most important intervention for the nurse to implement?

A 32-year-old client tells the nurse his home was lost in a flood last month. When questioned about his feelings about the loss, he doesn’t remember being in a flood or owning a home. What is the client most likely exhibiting?