Asked by Jaquelin Diosdado on May 11, 2024
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A patient has blindness related to a functional neurological (conversion) disorder. To help the patient eat, the nurse should:
A) establish a "buddy" system with other patients who can feed the patient at each meal.
B) expect the patient to feed himself or herself after explaining the arrangement of the food on the tray.
C) direct the patient to locate items on the tray independently and feed himself or herself unassisted.
D) address the needs of other patients in the dining room, and then feed this patient.
Functional Neurological Disorder
A medical condition where patients experience neurological symptoms without a clear structural problem in the nervous system, often linked to psychological stress.
Buddy System
A safety measure in which two people, the "buddies," agree to keep an eye on each other and provide assistance when needed, often used in risky environments or activities.
Patient's Independence
The empowerment and autonomy of a patient to make decisions and manage their own care to the best of their ability.
- Employ nursing practices aimed at the effective treatment of patients with somatic symptom and dissociative disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Employ nursing practices aimed at the effective treatment of patients with somatic symptom and dissociative disorders.
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