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

question 16

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 as if I'm asleep so I can avoid it. I think it's starting to cause problems with my marriage."
• D) "I get choked very easily and have trouble swallowing when I eat. I think I might have cancer of the esophagus."

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Definitions:

Lure of the New

A phenomenon describing the attraction or preference for novel products, technologies, or ideas over those that are more familiar or traditional.

Appeals to Tradition Fallacy

A logical fallacy that argues something is correct or better simply because it is traditional or has always been done.

Gambler's Fallacy

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Utilitarian Theory

A philosophical theory stating that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, often defined in terms of the well-being of sentient entities.