Select the correct etiology to complete this nursing diagnosis for a patient diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder. Disturbed personal identity related to
A) obsessive fears of harming self or others.
B) poor impulse control and lack of self-confidence.
C) depressed mood secondary to nightmares and intrusive thoughts.
D) cognitive distortions associated with unresolved childhood abuse issues.

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Nearly all patients with dissociative identity disorder have a history of childhood abuse or trauma. None of the other etiology statements is relevant.

Select the Correct Etiology to Complete This Nursing Diagnosis for a Patient