A Patient Diagnosed with Depersonalization Disorder Tells the Nurse,"It's Starting

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with depersonalization disorder tells the nurse,"It's starting again.I feel as though I'm going to float away." Which intervention would be most appropriate at this point?

• A) Notify the health care provider of this change in the patient's behavior.
• B) Engage the patient in a physical activity such as exercise.
• C) Isolate the patient until the sensation has diminished.
• D) Administer a PRN dose of anti-anxiety medication.

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Definitions:

Clinical Disorders

Health conditions characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior associated with distress and/or impaired functioning.

Personal Distress

A psychological phenomenon where individuals experience emotional turmoil and discomfort from perceiving another's plight.

Abnormality

A deviation from the norm or average, often indicating the presence of a condition or disorder.

Emotional Discomfort

Feelings of unease or distress stemming from a variety of sources, including psychological, social, or situational factors.