A 14-year-old was continually sexually abused by her alcohol…
A 14-year-old was continually sexually abused by her alcoholic father and family friend. She was threatened with perpetration of abuse on her younger sister if she told anyone, so she believed she had to stay alive to protect her sister despite strong suicidal ideations. She left home after being raped by her father and his friends as a “birthday present” for one of them. She traveled to a part of the city where she previously lived with hopes to find her grandmother. She traveled by public transportation and walked the streets without attracting attention. After 8 hours, she was stopped by police due to being out past curfew. When questioned, she could not recall recent events or give her current address, stating that she lived with her grandmother. When brought to the hospital, the PMHNP conducted a psychiatric evaluation. She was aware of her identity, but believed it was 2 years earlier and she was 2 years younger. She also denied any of the events that occurred over the recent years. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
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Janey has been diagnosed with gender dysphoria. The PMHNP was able to rule out which of the following disorders because she wore female clothing due to identifying with the female gender not because she experienced sexual arousal from dressing that way?
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A 13-year-old boy often wakes in the morning with clear memory of very frightening dreams. Once awake, he is alert and oriented, but the dreams continue to be distressing. He mumbles and groans in his sleep right before waking but does not talk or move. History includes being homeless for 1 year and living in a series of temporary shelters when he was 9 years old. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Read DetailsA 42-year-old man presents to the PMHNP for “help with my pr…
A 42-year-old man presents to the PMHNP for “help with my problem.” Although embarrassed he reports a preoccupation with fantasies and acts that involve observing people who are naked or engaging in sexual activity. His most likely diagnosis is
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