A Patient Has Had What Appeared to Be an Epileptic

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient has had what appeared to be an epileptic seizure; however, the patient's MRI and EEG results that do not show seizure activity. After a thorough assessment and appropriate tests by the patient's health care professional, the nurse begins to suspect which psychological disorder?

• A) Factitious disorder
• B) Conversion disorder
• C) Illness anxiety disorder
• D) Somatic symptom disorder

Implement correct procedures for vital sign measurement to ensure accuracy.

Evaluate the significance of changes in vital signs and the appropriate response strategies.

Understand the impact of patient positioning and environment on vital sign readings.

Apply knowledge of vital sign monitoring in the care of postsurgical and critically ill patients.

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