For a client with dissociative identity disorder, the nursing diagnosis of disturbed personal identity
most likely has an etiology statement of "related to
a. poor impulse control."
b. chronic low self-esteem."
c. unresolved childhood abuse issues."
d. high risk for self-directed violence."
ANS: C
Nearly all clients with multiple personality disorder resulting in disturbance of personal identity
have a history of having been abused in childhood. None of the other etiology statements are
relevant.
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