The client is newly diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID) stemming from severe childhood sexual abuse. Which nursing intervention takes priority?

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Establishing trust and rapport is the top priority for a newly diagnosed client with DID. Trust is paramount for the therapeutic relationship to be effective, and is particularly important in cases where the client has experienced severe trauma. Only when trust is established can exploration of past abuse and other therapeutic interventions begin.

The Client Is Newly Diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)