Asked by Emily Garibay on Sep 29, 2024
An adult male reports new-onset, seizure-like activity. An EEG and a neurology consultant's report rule out a seizure disorder. It is determined the patient is using conversion. Which action should the nurse take next\bold{next}next ?
A) Suggest acupuncture.
B) Confront the patient on malingering.
C) Obtain history of any recent life stressors.
D) Recommend a regular exercise program.
Seizure-Like Activity
Movements or behaviors that visually resemble seizures but may not necessarily be associated with the electrical disruptions in the brain characteristic of actual seizures.
Conversion
in a medical context, often relates to the process of changing one form of diagnosis or treatment to another based on new information or patient response.
Recent Life Stressors
Events or conditions that have occurred in the near past that cause strain or tension in an individual's life, impacting their mental and/or physical health.
- Utilize appropriate interventions for managing stress and related disorders.
Learning Objectives
- Utilize appropriate interventions for managing stress and related disorders.
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