If Patients Report Blindness, Deafness, Paralysis, or Seizures, but Physicians

question 44

Multiple Choice

If patients report blindness, deafness, paralysis, or seizures, but physicians cannot find any evidence of a physical problem or cause, physicians are likely to suspect a ________ disorder.

• A) personality
• B) schizophrenic
• C) conversion
• D) compulsive

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Definitions:

Partial Bed Bath

A bathing technique used to clean a patient's body partially, focusing on hands, face, underarms, and genital area, usually for those who are unable to bathe themselves completely.

Pediculosis Capitis

Pediculosis capitis is a lice infestation of the scalp, a common ailment among children characterized by itching and discomfort.

Greyish-White Parasites

Parasitic organisms with a greyish-white coloration that can infect hosts, often causing disease or discomfort; the specific nature varies with the type of parasite.

Pustules

Small, inflamed, pus-filled lesions on the skin, indicative of an infection or inflammation, often seen in conditions like acne.