The client experienced severe physical, sexual, and emotional abuse in childhood. Today, she believes there are two other people "living in my body." She has been diagnosed with
1. identity diffusion.
2. dissociative amnesia.
3. depersonalization disorder.
4. dissociative identity disorder.
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Dissociative identity disorder develops as a defense against prolonged and inescapable trauma.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Of the assessments made by the nurse, the one indicating the immune system is functioning to combat an abscessed tooth is:
a. anorexia. b. purulent expectorate. c. foul breath. d. enlarged cervical lymph node.
Which time is written correctly?
A. 0245 a.m. B. 0020 C. 14:55 D. 1202 p.m.
A man with a BMI of 38 and a waist size of 48 inches is seen in the clinic for an annual well check-up
The primary care NP orders laboratory tests and notes a fasting plasma glucose of 110 mg/dL, triglyceride level of 220 mg/dL, and high-density lipoprotein level of 40 mg/dL. The man's blood pressure is 160/110 mm Hg. The man has a history of cardiovascular disease and tells the NP he has tried to lose weight numerous times. The NP should consider: a. orlistat (Xenical). b. phentermine (Adipex-P). c. an oral antidiabetic agent. d. a strict low-fat, low-sodium diet.