A Patient Diagnosed with a Factitious Disorder Says, "Why Has

question 57

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with a factitious disorder says, "Why has God chosen me to be sick all the time and unable to provide for my family? The burden on my family is worse than the pain I bear." Which nursing diagnoses apply to this patient?

• A) Spiritual distress
• B) Decisional conflict
• C) Adult failure to thrive
• D) Impaired social interaction
• E) Ineffective role performance

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Definitions:

Percepts

Are the smallest bits of concrete experience.

Concrete Level

Refers to a specific, tangible stage of understanding or development, as opposed to abstract concepts.

Meaningless

Lacking significance, purpose, or value.

Meaningful

Anything that holds significant purpose or value for an individual, making it worthwhile and important.