When Working with a Patient Diagnosed with Dissociative Amnesia, the Nurse

question 24

Multiple Choice

When working with a patient diagnosed with dissociative amnesia, the nurse should begin the care by implementing which intervention?

• A) Setting mutual goals for behavioral changes
• B) Instituting measures to prevent identity diffusion
• C) Identifying and supporting the patient's strengths
• D) Helping the patient develop a realistic self-concept

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Definitions:

Proton Donor

A substance that can release (donate) a proton (H+ ion) in a chemical reaction, typically an acid in a chemical context.

Base

A substance that can accept hydrogen ions (protons) or more generally, donate electron pairs in reactions.

Osmolal Solution

A solution characterized by its osmolality, which is a measure of the concentration of solutes per kilogram of solvent.

Osmole

A unit of measurement for the number of particles that contribute to the osmotic pressure of a solution.