Select the Correct Etiology to Complete This Nursing Diagnosis for a Patient

question 28

Multiple Choice

Select the correct etiology to complete this nursing diagnosis for a patient diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder. Disturbed personal identity related to

• A) obsessive fears of harming self or others.
• B) poor impulse control and lack of self-confidence.
• C) depressed mood secondary to nightmares and intrusive thoughts.
• D) cognitive distortions associated with unresolved childhood abuse issues.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A section of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion regulation, particularly fear, anger, and the processing of emotional memories.

Paranoia

A psychological condition characterized by irrational mistrust or suspicion and fear of perceived threats or persecution.

Seasonal Birth

The phenomenon of birth rates varying according to the season of the year.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, leading to severe restrictions on food intake and often starvation.