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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Sheena DavidJul 13, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The patient mentions that the symptoms make people more interested. This indicates that the patient feels 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 the scenario.