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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Zybrea KnightJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The patient mentions that the symptoms make people more interested, which indicates that the patient believes he or she is uninteresting and unpopular without the symptoms, thus supporting the nursing diagnosis of chronic low self-esteem. Defining characteristics for the other nursing diagnoses are not present in this scenario.