A Patient Says, "I Feel Detached and Weird All the Time

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient says, "I feel detached and weird all the time, like I'm looking at life through a cloudy window. Everything seems unreal. These feelings really interfere with my work and study." Which term should the nurse use to document this complaint?

• A) Depersonalization
• B) Hypochondriasis
• C) Dissociation
• D) Malingering

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that acts as a relay station for transmitting sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Sensory Losses

The reduction or absence of sensation in one or more of the senses, such as hearing, vision, smell, taste, or touch, often due to aging or disease processes.

Amplifying Sights

Enhancing or magnifying visual experiences, especially through the use of technological aids or creative perspectives.

Missed Sights

Situations or opportunities that one fails to see or recognize, often leading to regret or the realization of missed benefits or understandings.