Of the four types of dissociative disorders identified by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR), the disorder that formerly was called multiple personality disorder is now called __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
dissociative identity disorder
The diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder (DID) is made when two or more identities can be identified in an individual that have the characteristic of repeatedly controlling the person's behavior. This disorder formerly was known as multiple personality disorder.
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During neurogenic shock, the patient has massive vasodilation and subsequent decrease in tissue perfusion because of
A) disruption of the sympathetic tone. B) alteration in the parasympathetic system. C) an exaggerated central nervous system stimulus. D) deranged neurons at the spinal cord level.
The nurse is teaching the parents of a child diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia about ways to increase their child's intake of iron
The parents demonstrate understanding of the teaching when they identify which foods as good choices for the child? Select all that apply. A) Tuna B) Salmon C) Tofu D) Cow's milk E) Dried fruits
The nurse encourages the long-term facility resident experiencing insomnia to drink a glass of milk with supper and again before bedtime because milk contains the sleep-inducing agent __________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
A psychiatric–mental health nurse is caring for a Native American client. After asking the client some questions, Maria determines that the client closely follows the Native American culture
Which of the following requests would be consistent with this culture? A) "I need to achieve a balance between yin and yang to aid in healing." B) "I would like to use herbs and participate in a pipe ceremony." C) "I would like to meditate in order to aid in healing." D) "I would prefer to see a male health care provider."