An adult diagnosed with conversion (functional neurobiological symptom) disorder says, "Our family has gotten along over the years by working together. My partner cooks and the children clean house." Nursing interventions should recognize that the patient likely:

A) receives secondary gains from the symptoms.
B) has problems with sexual identity and satisfaction.
C) will be resistant to developing a trusting relationship.
D) will benefit from confrontation about physical complaints.

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MARIA ARSHAD · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Being able to avoid traditional family role responsibilities by adopting a sick role can be seen as a payoff. Receiving a payoff is another way of saying that the individual receives secondary gain from the symptoms. Data are not present to permit choice of the incorrect options.

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