Asked by Melanie Mclean on May 11, 2024
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A patient says, "I feel detached and weird all the time, like I'm looking at life through a cloudy window. Everything seems unreal. These feelings really interfere with my work and study." Which term should the nurse use to document this complaint?
A) Depersonalization
B) Hypochondriasis
C) Dissociation
D) Malingering
Depersonalization
An experience of feeling detached from one's thoughts, body, or sensations, often described as feeling like an outside observer to one's own life.
Dissociation
A mental process of disconnecting from one's thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity, often a response to trauma or stress.
Malingering
The act of feigning or exaggerating illness or disability to escape duty or work, or to gain sympathy, aid, or compensation.
- Assess and document dissociative symptoms accurately.
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Learning Objectives
- Assess and document dissociative symptoms accurately.
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