The Family of a Client Diagnosed with Conversion Disorder Asks

question 1

Multiple Choice

The family of a client diagnosed with conversion disorder asks the nurse,"Will his paralysis ever go away?" Which of these responses by the nurse is evidence based?

• A)"Most symptoms of conversion disorder resolve within a few weeks."
• B)"Typically,people who have conversion disorder symptoms that include paralysis will be paralyzed for the rest of their lives."
• C)"The only people who recover are those who develop conversion disorder symptoms without a precipitating stressful event."
• D)"Technically,he could walk now since he is intentionally feigning paralysis."

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