A Nurse Assesses a Patient Diagnosed with Conversion (Functional Neurological)

question 13

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a patient diagnosed with conversion (functional neurological) disorder. Which comment is most likely from this patient?

• A) "Since my father died, I've been short of breath and had sharp pains that go down my left arm, but I think it's just indigestion."
• B) "I have daily problems with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. My skin is very dry, and I think I'm getting seriously dehydrated."
• C) "Sexual intercourse is painful. I pretend I'm asleep so I can avoid it. I think it's starting to cause problems with my marriage."
• D) "I choke very easily and have trouble swallowing when I eat. I think I might have cancer of the esophagus."

Understand the process and importance of protocells in the early evolution of life.

Identify the contributions of cyanobacteria to Earth's atmosphere and the development of cellular organelles.

Understand the importance of experiments simulating early Earth conditions in the study of life's origin.

Comprehend the role of RNA in the early genetic mechanisms.

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Definitions:

Heuristics

Simple, efficient rules, either hard-coded by evolutionary processes or learned, that help in making decisions, forming judgments, and solving problems.

Fixation

An unhealthy focus or attachment to an object, person, or concept, which can interfere with normal psychological development or behavior.

Phonemes

The smallest units of sound in a language that distinguish one word from another.

Morphemes

The smallest meaningful units of language that convey specific semantic meaning, which can be words or parts of words.