A client is newly diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder. To support this client who is struggling to accept the diagnosis, the nurse would:
A) Discourage the use of psychometric tests.
B) Flood the client with stressful stimuli.
C) Assess for secondary gain to confront the client.
D) Actively listen to each identity state and provide support.
D
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