RN Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

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A nurse is preparing to provide a presentation about somatic symptom disorder and related disorders at a local high school. Which of the following would be correct about the prevalence of somatic symptom disorder, and the general population?

4 to 6%

A nurse is discussing somatic symptom disorder with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a risk factor for this disorder?

A history of alcohol use disorder

A nurse is admitting a client who is somatic symptom disorder and reports recurrent episodes of back pain. Which of the following action should the nurse take first?

Build a therapeutic relationship with the client

A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder. The client develops an alter personality when discussing the trauma. How should the nurse respond when this occurs?

Display empathetic, listening and keep the client comfortable and safe

A nurse is caring for a client who is sexually assaulted. The client is frustrated because I cannot recall any events or information related to the event. What condition is the client likely experiencing?

Dissociative amnesia

A newly licensed nurse ask the charge nurse on a mental health unit which age groups are impacted by dissociative identity disorder. Which of the following responses should the charge nurse make?

Dissociative identity disorder can be present throughout the lifespan

A nurse is discussing the risk factors for developing a dissociative disorder with a client. Which of the following would place the client at a higher risk for developing dissociative disorder?

Experiencing physical abuse as a child

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder. Which of the following medication should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?

Fluoxetine, benzodiazepines, or beta blockers

A nurse is providing care to a client who is experiencing a loss of motor strength with no identifiable physical cause. The nurse would expect the client to be diagnosed with which of the following disorders?

Functional neurological symptom disorder

A nurse in an outpatient clinic is working with a client who has been diagnosed with dissociative amnesia. Which of the following client statements would be an indication that the client is likely to experience an exacerbation of manifestations related to dissociative amnesia?

Last week I learned that I have an aggressive form of skin cancer

A nurse is providing education to a client in their partner about dissociative identity disorder. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

Manifestations of dissociation may include depersonalization and lack of access to memories

A nurse is planning care for a client who has dissociative identity disorder. Which of the following action should the nurse plan to take?

Provide one-on-one, therapeutic interaction and support

A nurse is caring for a client who has dissociative identity disorder. In the morning the client was pleasant and cooperative. However, when the nurse goes to administer lunchtime medications, the client is angry and refuses medication, stating, "I want to die" which of the following action should the nurse take?

Stay with a client and ensure they are safe

A nurse is caring for a client who has somatic symptom disorder and reports frequent abdominal pain. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

What has worked in the past to relieve the pain?

So like three interventions, the nurse should plan to take for the patient experiencing dissociative amnesia

• encourage the client to think positive thoughts • assess the client and distinguishing between anxiety and physical manifestations • Provide relief measures for manifestations. The client is experiencing.

A nurse expect the client may be experiencing dissociative amnesia select three interventions. The nurse should plan to take.

• inform the client that memory loss as a form of coping • provide relaxation techniques to the client when they are experiencing anxiety • encourage the client to hold an object and focus on it

A nurse is planning care for a client who are somatic symptom disorder. Which of the following action should the nurse include?

• teach the use of relaxation techniques • provide symptomatic relief measures as prescribed • provide education on basic cognitive behavioral and mindfulness interventions

A nurse is caring for an adult client who is recently involved in a motor vehicle accident. The client states "I feel strange like I'm outside of my body, watching myself talk" which of the following is the client likely experiencing?

Depersonalization or de realization

A nurse on an inpatient unit is speaking with a client about the recent diagnosis of depersonalization derealization disorder. The client asked the nurse, "what is the treatment for this disorder?" Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A combination of psychotherapy and medication is often used

A charge nurse is discussing illness anxiety disorder with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following information to the charge nurse include?

Client to have this disorder can experience, suicidal thoughts

A nurse is caring for a client who states they feel like they see themselves from the outside of their body. The nurse should document that the client is experiencing which of the following manifestations?

Depersonalization

A nurse is caring for a client who reports an extensive history of physical and sexual abuse as a child. The client states "sometimes I do things that I'm not aware of. I see pictures of myself on social media and I'm wearing things that I would never wear, and I am in locations where I would never go. It makes me feel so frustrated" The client is exhibiting manifestations of which of the following disorders?

Dissociative identity disorder

A nurse is caring for a client who has illness anxiety disorder. The client says to the nurse "I don't know what you can do for me. I have seen so many healthcare providers and no one has been able to help." Which of the following responses, should the nurse make?

I can help you learn new coping skills to better manage your symptoms

A nurse is caring for a client who seeks care frequently due to fear of having a serious illness. After learning that the laboratory results should know or abnormalities the client begins to hyperventilate. The client is exhibiting manifestations of which of the following disorders?

Illness, anxiety disorder

A nurse is caring for a client with somatic symptom disorder. Which of the following assessment is the nurses priority?

Thoughts of suicide, her self harm


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