Asked by Whitney Bishop on Jun 04, 2024
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A patient is hospitalized with blindness of sudden onset. According to the spouse, the patient entered a room and found the spouse in a romantic embrace with a neighbor. The patient is unconcerned about the blindness and says, "I'm sure things will turn out all right." Which term best describes this reaction? A person comes to the clinic reporting, "I wear a scarf across my lower face when I go out because of my ugly appearance." Assessment reveals an average appearance with no actual disfigurement. Which problem is most likely?
A) La belle indifference
B) Agoraphobia
C) Dissociation
D) Fugue
La Belle Indifference
A term referring to an unusual lack of concern for one’s physical symptoms, typically seen in conversion disorder.
Agoraphobia
An anxiety disorder involving intense fear and avoidance of places or situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available in the event of panic.
Dissociation
A mental process that causes a lack of connection in a person's thoughts, memory, and sense of identity.
- Determine the differences between somatic symptom and dissociative disorders.
- Apply concepts of effective nursing interventions for managing patients with somatic symptom and dissociative disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine the differences between somatic symptom and dissociative disorders.
- Apply concepts of effective nursing interventions for managing patients with somatic symptom and dissociative disorders.
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