A Patient Has Blindness Related to Conversion (Functional Neurological) Disorder

Multiple Choice

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

A) The patient is suppressing accurate feelings regarding the problem.
B) The patient's anxiety is relieved through the physical symptom.
C) The patient's optic nerve transmission has been impaired.
D) The patient will not disclose genuine fears.