Asked by Kiana Govia on Jul 07, 2024
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A patient with blindness related to conversion (functional neurological) disorder says, "All the doctors and nurses in the hospital stop by often to check on me. Too bad people outside the hospital don't find me as interesting." Which nursing diagnosis is most relevant?
A) Social isolation
B) Chronic low self-esteem
C) Interrupted family processes
D) Ineffective health maintenance
Conversion Disorder
A psychological condition in which emotional distress or unconscious conflict is expressed through physical symptoms without a medical cause.
Functional Neurological
Pertaining to a category of medical conditions where patients exhibit neurological symptoms, such as tremors or speech issues, without a clear structural cause.
Social Isolation
A state of complete or near-complete lack of contact between an individual and society, often leading to feelings of loneliness.
- Determine the secondary benefits experienced by patients suffering from somatic symptom disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine the secondary benefits experienced by patients suffering from somatic symptom disorders.
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