During an assessment of an 11-year-old boy, the nurse notes that the child does not recall events from two hours ago
Past history indicates that the child was removed and placed in foster care three days ago because of neglect and severe physical abuse. The nurse anticipates that the diagnosis for the child will be: 1. Dissociative fatigue.
2. Post-traumatic stress disorder.
3. Dissociative amnesia.
4. Dissociative identity disorder.
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1. An assessment for fatigue is not indicated.
2. PTSD will cause frequent recall of the traumatic events.
3. The child is stepping away from remembering what occurred and does not have any memory of the events at this time.
4. The child can identify with himself and is not demonstrating destructive behaviors.
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