A client is diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID). What is the primary goal of therapy for this client?
A. To recover memories and improve thinking patterns
B. To prevent social isolation
C. To decrease anxiety and need for secondary gain
D. To collaborate among subpersonalities to improve functioning
D
The nurse should anticipate that the primary therapeutic goal for a client diagnosed with DID is to collaborate among subpersonalities to improve functioning. Some clients choose to pursue a lengthy therapeutic regimen to achieve integration, a blending of all the personalities into one. The goal is to optimize the client's ability to function appropriately and achieve optimal personal potential.
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a. documents facts. b. documents how he/she feels about the care being provided. c. documents in a "block" fashion once per shift. d. double documents as often as possible in order to not miss anything.
A nurse is teaching a client with a communicable infection transmitted by droplet. The nurse tells the client to do which of the following?
1. Cover the mouth when sneezing or coughing. 2. Cook foods thoroughly. 3. Stay away from areas known to have high numbers of insects. 4. Avoid touching another person until cured.
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a. "I enjoy my work. I do all my own work, and so I seldom have time to help others. I would if I had the time.". b. "I love my work. I try to help others whenever they ask because on our unit it's certainly a team effort.". c. "I enjoy my work. I always try to be helpful, but I am careful not to help those who aren't willing to help others.". d. "I enjoy my work. I help others after I have spent sufficient time with my patients and feel my assistance is needed.".
Nonverbal communication is really not a form of communication
a. True b. False