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Chapter 16
Trauma, Stressor-related, and
Dissociative Disorders
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Trauma-Related Disorders
in Children
Clinical Picture
Posttraumatic stress disorder in preschool children
Reactive attachment disorder
Disinhibited social engagement disorder
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Trauma-related Disorders
in Children (Cont.)
Epidemiology
Comorbidity
Biological factors
Genetic
Neurobiological
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Trauma-related Disorders
in Children (Cont.)
Psychological factors
Attachment theory
Environmental factors
Cultural considerations
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Application of the
Nursing Process
Assessment
Developmental assessment
Nursing diagnoses
Outcomes identification
Implementation
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Case Study
A child has been traumatized by a history of
violence. The nurse plans to assess the child’s
mental health.
What are some things that should be assessed?
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Application of the
Nursing Process (Cont.)
Interventions
Advanced practice interventions
Psychopharmacology
Evaluation
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Case Study (Cont.)
What are some interventions the nurse could
use with this child who has been traumatized?
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Trauma-Related Disorders
in Adults
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Re-experiencing of the trauma
Avoidance of stimuli associated with trauma
Persistent symptoms of increased arousal
Alterations in mood
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Trauma-Related Disorders
in Adults (Cont.)
Adjustment disorder
Precipitated by stressful event
Debilitating cognitive, emotional, and behavioral
symptoms that negatively impact normal functioning
Responses to stressful event may include
combinations of depression, anxiety, and conduct
disturbances
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Trauma-Related Disorders
in Adults (Cont.)
Epidemiology
Comorbidity
Psychological factors
Polyvagal theory
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Dissociative Disorders
Occur after significant adverse
experiences/traumas
Individuals respond to stress with severe
interruption of consciousness
Unconscious defense mechanism
Protects individual against overwhelming anxiety
through emotional separation
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Dissociative Disorders (Cont.)
Depersonalization/derealization disorder
Dissociative amnesia
Dissociative identity disorder
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Dissociative Disorders (Cont.)
Epidemiology
Comorbidity
Etiology
Biological factors
Genetic
Neurobiological
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Dissociative Disorders (Cont.)
Psychological factors
Environmental factors
Cultural considerations
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Depersonalization/Derealization
Disorder
Depersonalization—focus on self
Derealization—focus on outside world
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Dissociative Amnesia
Inability to recall important personal information
Often of traumatic or stressful nature
Dissociative fugue
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Dissociative Identity Disorder
Presence of two or more distinct personality
states
Each alternate personality (alter) has own
pattern of
Perceiving
Relating to and
Thinking about the self and environment
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Dissociative Disorders
Assessment
History
Moods
Impact on patient and family
Suicide risk
Self-assessment
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Dissociative Disorders
Implementation
Interventions
Advanced practice interventions
Psychoeducation
Pharmacological interventions
Somatic therapy
Evaluation
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Audience Response Questions
1. A nurse assesses a patient diagnosed with
dissociative identity disorder. Which finding
would likely be part of the patient’s history?
A. Travel to a foreign country
B. Physical or sexual abuse
C. Thyroid dysfunction
D. Eating disorder
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