Exam 12: Somatoform Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

A patient with predominant pain disorder says,"My pain is from an undiagnosed injury.I can't 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:

A patient has blindness related to a functional neurological (conversion)disorder.To help the patient eat,the nurse should:

A patient with depersonalization disorder tells the nurse,"It's starting again.I feel as though I'm going to float away." The nurse should help the patient by:

Which treatment modality should a nurse recommend to help a patient with pain disorder cope more effectively?

The causes of somatic system disorders may be related to:

A patient's roommate has observed the patient behaving in uncharacteristic ways,but the patient cannot remember the episodes.A dissociative identity disorder is suspected.Which questions are most relevant to the assessment of this patient? Select all that apply.

Which assessment finding best supports dissociative fugue? The patient states:

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 woman is 5'7" tall,weighs 160 pounds,and wears a size 8 shoe.She says,"My feet are huge.I've 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?

A patient has blindness related to a functional neurological (conversion)disorder but is unconcerned about this problem.Which understanding should guide the nurse's planning for this patient? The patient is: