A 56-year-old is brought to the emergency department by the police because she was found wandering confusedly in a busy shopping center several miles from her home. The nurse assesses the client and finds that she has been the victim of domestic violence for 32 years and has recently been beaten by her spouse. Her recollection of current events is hazy and she is not able to give the nurse a detailed account of the abuse. Which of the client's symptoms cause the nurse to suspect that she is suffering from dissociative fugue? Select all that apply.

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1.This is correct. Dissociative fugue can cause the client to travel suddenly and unexpectedly away from customary places.
2.This is correct. Clients who exhibit dissociative fugue may engage in confused or bewildered wandering.
3.This is incorrect. The client's ability to sustain abuse is not associated with dissociative fugue.
4.This is correct. Clients with dissociative fugue are often unable to recall some or all of their past. These clients may not be able to recall personal identity and sometimes assume a new identity.
5.This is incorrect. Clients who experience dissociative fugue are able to focus on tasks, but they may not have the memory to offer details about their past.

A 56-Year-Old Is Brought to the Emergency Department by the Police