A Patient with Blindness Related to a Functional Neurological (Conversion)

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient with blindness related to a functional neurological (conversion) disorder says, "All the doctors and nurses in this hospital stop by often to check on me. Too bad people outside the hospital don't find me interesting." Which nursing diagnosis is most relevant?

• A) Social isolation
• B) Chronic low self-esteem
• C) Interrupted family processes
• D) Ineffective health maintenance

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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved due to market inefficiencies.

Consumer Surplus

The difference in planned versus actual spending by consumers on a good or service.

Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where a firm charges different prices for the same product or service to different consumers, based on their ability to pay, in order to maximize profits.

Privatizing

The act of moving control and ownership from the government to private entities, including businesses, enterprises, agencies, or public services.