A client is exhibiting symptoms of generalized amnesia. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask to confirm this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
1. "Have you taken any new medications recently?"
2. "Have you recently traveled away from home?"
3. "Have you recently experienced any traumatic event?"
4. "Have you ever felt detached from your environment?"
5. "Have you had any history of memory problems?"
1, 3, 5
Rationale: The nurse should assess the client for possible causes of amnesia, which may include side effects of new medications, experiencing a traumatic event, or having a history of memory problems. Three types of disturbance in recall are identified in the DSM-5: localized, selective, and generalized. In the generalized type, the individual has amnesia for his or her identity and total life history.
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