ATI RN
ATI Psychiatric Exam 1 Questions
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A nurse is preparing an in-service for a group of staff members about dissociative identity disorder. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a risk factor for this disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: History of trauma during the developmental years. Dissociative Identity Disorder (DI
D) often develops as a coping mechanism in response to severe childhood trauma, such as abuse or neglect. Trauma during developmental years can lead to the fragmentation of one's identity as a defense mechanism. This is why the nurse should identify it as a risk factor. Option A is incorrect because self-injurious behavior is a common symptom of DID, not a specific risk factor. Option C, Borderline Personality Disorder, is a separate disorder and not directly linked to the development of DID. Option D, a history of schizophrenia, is also not a risk factor for DID, as these are distinct mental health conditions.
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