Asked by Caitlin Bagwell on Jun 02, 2024
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A patient with blindness related to a functional neurological (conversion) disorder says, "All the doctors and nurses in this hospital stop by often to check on me. Too bad people outside the hospital don't find me interesting." Which nursing diagnosis is most relevant?
A) Social isolation
B) Chronic low self-esteem
C) Interrupted family processes
D) Ineffective health maintenance
Functional Neurological Disorder
A condition where patients experience neurological symptoms without a clear structural cause, often linked to psychological factors.
Low Self-Esteem
A negative evaluation of oneself, characterized by feelings of unworthiness, inadequacy, or inferiority.
Health Maintenance
Activities and lifestyle choices aimed at preserving good health and preventing disease.
- Acquire insight into the psychological and societal influences of somatic and dissociative disorders on individuals and their family units.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire insight into the psychological and societal influences of somatic and dissociative disorders on individuals and their family units.
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