A Patient Is Admitted for Severe Back Pain, and It

question 24

Short Answer

A patient is admitted for severe back pain, and it is determined that the patient has kidney stones. The principal diagnosis is ____________________.

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Definitions:

Conflict

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one, which can occur between individuals, groups, or nations.

Freud

The founding father of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Psychological Stress

A form of stress experienced when perceived demands exceed one's resources to cope, leading to various mental and physical health issues.

Approach-Avoidance Conflict

A conflict in which a choice must be made about whether to pursue a single goal that has both attractive and unattractive aspects.