234 Unit 3 CURRENTSOCIAL ANDEMOTIONALCONCERNS- Dissociative disorders have the essential fea-
ture of disruption in the usually integrated
functions of consciousness, memory, identity,
and environmental perception. The four
types are dissociative amnesia, dissociative
fugue, dissociative identity disorder, and
depersonalization disorder. - Survivors of trauma and abuse may be
admitted to the hospital for safety concerns
or stabilization of intense symptoms such as
flashbacks or dissociative episodes. - The nurse can help the client to minimize
dissociative episodes or flashbacks through
grounding techniques and reality orientation. - Important nursing interventions for sur-
vivors of abuse and trauma include protect-
ing the client’s safety, helping the client
learn to manage stress and emotions, and
working with the client to build a network
of community support. - Important self-awareness issues for the
nurse include managing his or her own
feelings and reactions about abuse, being
willing to ask about abuse, and recognizing
and dealing with any abuse issues the nurse
may have experienced personally.
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