Asked by Julietha Fangidae on Sep 22, 2024
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A nurse assesses a patient diagnosed with functional neurological (conversion) disorder. Which comment is most likely from this patient?
A) "Since my father died, I've been short of breath and had sharp pains that go down my left arm, but I think it's just indigestion."
B) "I have daily problems with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. My skin is very dry and I think I'm getting seriously dehydrated."
C) "Sexual intercourse is painful. I pretend as if I'm asleep so I can avoid it. I think it's starting to cause problems with my marriage."
D) "I get choked very easily and have trouble swallowing when I eat. I think I might have cancer of the esophagus."
Functional Neurological Disorder
A condition wherein patients experience neurological symptoms without a clear structural or biochemical cause, such as paralysis, movement disorders, or seizures.
Indigestion
A condition characterized by symptoms such as stomach discomfort, bloating, and nausea, typically resulting from difficulty in digesting food.
Dehydration
A condition resulting from the excessive loss of water from the body, often accompanied by an imbalance in essential minerals.
- Discriminate between somatic symptom disorders and dissociative disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Discriminate between somatic symptom disorders and dissociative disorders.
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