A young woman client admits to a nurse that she cannot control her jealousy when she and her partner are out together and states, "It's like we're back in high school again." This is an example of which identity disorder?

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Identity diffusion is characterized by difficulty in defining one's sense of self and can manifest in behaviors such as jealousy and feeling stuck in adolescent patterns of behavior. This client's comment about feeling like they are "back in high school again" suggests difficulty in transitioning to an adult identity.

A Young Woman Client Admits to a Nurse That She