The husband of a client who has been diagnosed with severe depersonalization disorder asks the
nurse if he is in any way at fault for his wife's illness. He states their relationship is mutually
supportive and no trauma has recently occurred.
The nurse's reply should be predicated on the
knowledge that this disorder is thought to be related to
a. faulty learning.
b. genetic predisposition.
c. childhood emotional abuse.
d. the intentional production of symptoms.
ANS: C
Depersonalization is sometimes preceded by severe stress; however, many authorities believe
depersonalization disorder is associated with childhood emotional abuse. Options A, B, and D have
not been implicated as causative factors.
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