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-The nurse is providing care for a preschool child who is 4 years of age. The child is being treated for horrific abuse that occurred in the home since the child was an infant. Which comments by the child indicate to the nurse a possible dissociative disorder? Select all that apply.

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Comments like "If it hurts, I will just go away," "I have a friend who always stays with me," and "I can be invisible if they get mad at me" suggest dissociation, a psychological defense mechanism where a person disconnects from reality, often in response to trauma. This can manifest as detaching from physical and emotional experiences or developing alternate identities or perceptions.

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