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Which assessment finding best supports the diagnosis of dissociative amnesia with fugue? The patient
states: - CORRECT ANSWER-I cannot recall why Im living in this town
A college student observes a roommate going out wearing uncharacteristically seductive clothing,
returning 12 to 24 hours later, and then sleeping for 8 to 12 hours. At other times, the roommate sits on
the floor speaking like a young child. Which health problem should be considered? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Dissociative identity disorder
,A nurse assesses a patient diagnosed with functional neurological (conversion) disorder. Which
comment is most likely from this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Since my father died, Ive been short of
breath and had sharp pains that go down my left arm, but I think its justindigestion.
A medical-surgical nurse works with a patient diagnosed with a somatic system disorder. Care planning
is facilitated by understanding that the patient will probably: - CORRECT ANSWER-be resistant to
accepting psychiatric help.
A patient has blindness related to a functional neurological (conversion) disorder but is unconcerned
about this problem. Which understanding should guide the nurses planning for this patient? The patient
is: - CORRECT ANSWER-relieving anxiety through the physical symptom.
A patient has blindness related to a functional neurological (conversion) disorder. To help the patient
eat, the nurse should: - CORRECT ANSWER-expect the patient to feed himself or herself after
explaining the arrangement of the food on the tray
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 dont find
me interesting. Which nursing diagnosis is most relevant? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chronic low self-
esteem
To assist a patient diagnosed with a somatic system disorder, a nursing intervention of high priority is to:
- CORRECT ANSWER-shift the focus from somatic symptoms to feelings.
A patient who fears serious heart disease was referred to the mental health center by a cardiologist
after diagnostic evaluation showed no physical illness. The patient says, My heart misses beats. Im
frequently absent from work. I dont go out much because I need to rest. Which health problem is most
likely? - CORRECT ANSWER-Illness anxiety disorder (hypochondriasis)
A nurse assessing a patient diagnosed with a somatic system disorder is most likely to note that the
patient: - CORRECT ANSWER-has unmet needs related to comfort and activity.
,To plan effective care for patients diagnosed with somatic system disorders, the nurse should
understand that patients have difficulty giving up the symptoms because the symptoms: - CORRECT
ANSWER-provide relief from health anxiety.
A patient diagnosed with a somatic symptom disorder has the nursing diagnosis: Interrupted family
processes, related to patients disabling symptoms as evidenced by the spouse and children assuming
roles and tasks that previously belonged to patient. An appropriate outcome is that the patient will: -
CORRECT ANSWER-demonstrate a resumption of former roles and tasks
A woman wears a size 7 shoe. She says, My feet are huge. Ive asked three orthopedists to surgically
reduce my feet. The patient tries to buy shoes to make her feet look smaller and, in social settings,
conceals both feet under a table or chair. Which health problem is likely? - CORRECT ANSWER-Body
dysmorphic disorder
A nurse counsels a patient diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder. Which nursing diagnosis would be
a priority for the plan of care? - CORRECT ANSWER-Risk for suicide
Select the correct etiology to complete this nursing diagnosis for a patient diagnosed with dissociative
identity disorder: Disturbed personal identity, related to: - CORRECT ANSWER-cognitive distortions
associated with unresolved childhood abuse issues
For a patient diagnosed with dissociative amnesia, complete this outcome: Within 4 weeks, the patient
will demonstrate an ability to execute complex mental processes by: - CORRECT ANSWER-describing
previously forgotten experiences
15. A person comes to the clinic reporting, I wear a scarf across my lower face when I go out but
because of my ugly appearance. Assessment reveals an average appearance with no actual
disfigurement. Which problem is most likely? - CORRECT ANSWER-Body dysmorphic disorder
A nurse counseling a patient diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID) should understand that
the assessment of highest priority is: - CORRECT ANSWER-risk for self-harm
, A patient says, I feel detached and weird all the time, like Im looking at life through a cloudy window. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Depersonalization
A patient reports fears of having cervical cancer and says to the nurse, Ive had Pap smears by six
different doctors. The results are normal, but Im sure thats because of errors in the laboratory. Which
disorder would the nurse suspect? - CORRECT ANSWER-Illness anxiety disorder (hypochondriasis)
A patient diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder says, I have pain from an undiagnosed injury. I cant
take care of myself. I need pain medicine six or seven times a day. I feel like a baby because my family
has to help me so much. It is important for the nurse to assess: - CORRECT ANSWER-secondary gains
The causes of somatic system disorders may be related to: - CORRECT ANSWER-faulty perceptions of
body sensations.
What is the primary difference between somatic system disorders and dissociative disorders? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Dissociative disorders entail stress-related disruptions of memory, consciousness,
or identity, whereas somatic system disorders involve the expression of psychological stress through
somatic symptoms.
A patient says, I know I have a brain tumor despite the results of the magnetic resonance image (MRI).
The radiologist is wrong. People who have brain tumors vomit, and yesterday I vomited all day. Which
response by the nurse fosters cognitive restructuring? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lets see whether any other
explanations for your vomiting are possible
Which treatment modality should a nurse recommend to help a patient diagnosed with somatic
symptom disorder cope more effectively? - CORRECT ANSWER-Relaxation
A patient diagnosed with depersonalization disorder tells the nurse, Its starting again. I feel as though Im
going to float away. The nurse should help the patient by: - CORRECT ANSWER-helping the patient
focus on the here and now
A patient diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder has been in treatment for 4 weeks. The patient
says, Although Im still having pain, I notice it less and am able to perform more activities. The nurse
should evaluate the treatment plan as: - CORRECT ANSWER-partially successful
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Which assessment finding best supports the diagnosis of dissociative amnesia with fugue? The patient
states: - CORRECT ANSWER-I cannot recall why Im living in this town
A college student observes a roommate going out wearing uncharacteristically seductive clothing,
returning 12 to 24 hours later, and then sleeping for 8 to 12 hours. At other times, the roommate sits on
the floor speaking like a young child. Which health problem should be considered? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Dissociative identity disorder
,A nurse assesses a patient diagnosed with functional neurological (conversion) disorder. Which
comment is most likely from this patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-Since my father died, Ive been short of
breath and had sharp pains that go down my left arm, but I think its justindigestion.
A medical-surgical nurse works with a patient diagnosed with a somatic system disorder. Care planning
is facilitated by understanding that the patient will probably: - CORRECT ANSWER-be resistant to
accepting psychiatric help.
A patient has blindness related to a functional neurological (conversion) disorder but is unconcerned
about this problem. Which understanding should guide the nurses planning for this patient? The patient
is: - CORRECT ANSWER-relieving anxiety through the physical symptom.
A patient has blindness related to a functional neurological (conversion) disorder. To help the patient
eat, the nurse should: - CORRECT ANSWER-expect the patient to feed himself or herself after
explaining the arrangement of the food on the tray
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 dont find
me interesting. Which nursing diagnosis is most relevant? - CORRECT ANSWER-Chronic low self-
esteem
To assist a patient diagnosed with a somatic system disorder, a nursing intervention of high priority is to:
- CORRECT ANSWER-shift the focus from somatic symptoms to feelings.
A patient who fears serious heart disease was referred to the mental health center by a cardiologist
after diagnostic evaluation showed no physical illness. The patient says, My heart misses beats. Im
frequently absent from work. I dont go out much because I need to rest. Which health problem is most
likely? - CORRECT ANSWER-Illness anxiety disorder (hypochondriasis)
A nurse assessing a patient diagnosed with a somatic system disorder is most likely to note that the
patient: - CORRECT ANSWER-has unmet needs related to comfort and activity.
,To plan effective care for patients diagnosed with somatic system disorders, the nurse should
understand that patients have difficulty giving up the symptoms because the symptoms: - CORRECT
ANSWER-provide relief from health anxiety.
A patient diagnosed with a somatic symptom disorder has the nursing diagnosis: Interrupted family
processes, related to patients disabling symptoms as evidenced by the spouse and children assuming
roles and tasks that previously belonged to patient. An appropriate outcome is that the patient will: -
CORRECT ANSWER-demonstrate a resumption of former roles and tasks
A woman wears a size 7 shoe. She says, My feet are huge. Ive asked three orthopedists to surgically
reduce my feet. The patient tries to buy shoes to make her feet look smaller and, in social settings,
conceals both feet under a table or chair. Which health problem is likely? - CORRECT ANSWER-Body
dysmorphic disorder
A nurse counsels a patient diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder. Which nursing diagnosis would be
a priority for the plan of care? - CORRECT ANSWER-Risk for suicide
Select the correct etiology to complete this nursing diagnosis for a patient diagnosed with dissociative
identity disorder: Disturbed personal identity, related to: - CORRECT ANSWER-cognitive distortions
associated with unresolved childhood abuse issues
For a patient diagnosed with dissociative amnesia, complete this outcome: Within 4 weeks, the patient
will demonstrate an ability to execute complex mental processes by: - CORRECT ANSWER-describing
previously forgotten experiences
15. A person comes to the clinic reporting, I wear a scarf across my lower face when I go out but
because of my ugly appearance. Assessment reveals an average appearance with no actual
disfigurement. Which problem is most likely? - CORRECT ANSWER-Body dysmorphic disorder
A nurse counseling a patient diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID) should understand that
the assessment of highest priority is: - CORRECT ANSWER-risk for self-harm
, A patient says, I feel detached and weird all the time, like Im looking at life through a cloudy window. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Depersonalization
A patient reports fears of having cervical cancer and says to the nurse, Ive had Pap smears by six
different doctors. The results are normal, but Im sure thats because of errors in the laboratory. Which
disorder would the nurse suspect? - CORRECT ANSWER-Illness anxiety disorder (hypochondriasis)
A patient diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder says, I have pain from an undiagnosed injury. I cant
take care of myself. I need pain medicine six or seven times a day. I feel like a baby because my family
has to help me so much. It is important for the nurse to assess: - CORRECT ANSWER-secondary gains
The causes of somatic system disorders may be related to: - CORRECT ANSWER-faulty perceptions of
body sensations.
What is the primary difference between somatic system disorders and dissociative disorders? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Dissociative disorders entail stress-related disruptions of memory, consciousness,
or identity, whereas somatic system disorders involve the expression of psychological stress through
somatic symptoms.
A patient says, I know I have a brain tumor despite the results of the magnetic resonance image (MRI).
The radiologist is wrong. People who have brain tumors vomit, and yesterday I vomited all day. Which
response by the nurse fosters cognitive restructuring? - CORRECT ANSWER-Lets see whether any other
explanations for your vomiting are possible
Which treatment modality should a nurse recommend to help a patient diagnosed with somatic
symptom disorder cope more effectively? - CORRECT ANSWER-Relaxation
A patient diagnosed with depersonalization disorder tells the nurse, Its starting again. I feel as though Im
going to float away. The nurse should help the patient by: - CORRECT ANSWER-helping the patient
focus on the here and now
A patient diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder has been in treatment for 4 weeks. The patient
says, Although Im still having pain, I notice it less and am able to perform more activities. The nurse
should evaluate the treatment plan as: - CORRECT ANSWER-partially successful
