Asked by Sydonnie Wilmot on Sep 22, 2024
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A patient has blindness related to a functional neurological (conversion) disorder but is unconcerned about this problem. Which understanding should guide the nurse's planning for this patient? The patient is:
A) suppressing accurate feelings regarding the problem.
B) relieving anxiety through the physical symptom.
C) meeting needs through hospitalization.
D) refusing to disclose genuine fears.
Functional Neurological Disorder
A medical condition in which patients experience neurological symptoms such as movement and sensory function impairment without a clear structural or organic cause.
Anxiety
An emotion of anxiousness, stress, or discomfort due to an unpredictable result.
Hospitalization
The process of being admitted to a hospital for treatment, monitoring, or surgery.
- Acknowledge the value of secondary gains in people diagnosed with somatic symptom disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the value of secondary gains in people diagnosed with somatic symptom disorders.
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