The nurse is taking care of patient admitted with a diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder. The nurse knows that which symptoms differentiate dissociative disorders from somatic symptom disorder? Select all that apply
1. Flashbacks
2. Self-mutilation
3. Dissociation
4. Struggling with faith
5. Lack of connectedness
Answer: 1, 2
Explanation: Individuals with dissociative disorders exhibit symptoms of alterations in sensory or motor functioning; alterations in memory; changes in consciousness; inability to recall autobiographical information; self-mutilation; flashbacks; and functional neurologic symptoms. These symptoms are not seen in somatic symptom disorder. Dissociation, struggling with faith, and lack of connectedness may be seen in individuals suffering from either disorder.
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