A Patient Experiencing the Sudden Onset of Blindness Is Diagnosed

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient experiencing the sudden onset of blindness is diagnosed with a conversion disorder.Which nursing intervention would be most therapeutic?

• A) Suggesting to the patient that this is possibly malingering
• B) Assisting him to make an appointment with an ophthalmologist
• C) Providing nursing care in a supportive but matter-of-fact manner
• D) Providing an occupational therapy consult to address the needs of a blind person

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Definitions:

Nonverbal Communication

The transfer of information through body language, facial expressions, gestures, and other physical cues rather than words.

African-American

A term used to refer to individuals in the United States with African ancestry or who identify as having cultural, historical, or genealogical ties to Africa.

Cultural Filter

The influence of cultural backgrounds on how individuals perceive and interpret information.

Incongruent

Not in harmony or agreement; differing in attitudes, values, or actions that are not aligned or consistent.