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A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who was sexually assaulted. The client is having difficulty remembering events related to the assault. Which of the following is the client likely experiencing?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Dissociative amnesia. This client is likely experiencing difficulty remembering events related to the assault due to dissociative amnesia, which is a disruption in the memory that is usually associated with a traumatic event. The individual may block out certain details or the entire event as a defense mechanism to protect themselves from the emotional distress.


Choice B, depersonalization/derealization, refers to feeling detached from oneself or the surroundings and is not directly related to memory loss.
Choice C, dissociative identity disorder, involves the presence of multiple distinct identities or personality states and is not specific to memory impairment.
Choice D, factitious disorder, involves intentionally producing or feigning physical or psychological symptoms for the purpose of assuming the sick role and is not related to memory impairment in this context.

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