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

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient has blindness related to a functional neurological (conversion) disorder but is unconcerned about this problem. Which understanding should guide the nurse's planning for this patient? The patient is:

• A) suppressing accurate feelings regarding the problem.
• B) relieving anxiety through the physical symptom.
• C) meeting needs through hospitalization.
• D) refusing to disclose genuine fears.

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group compared to when they work alone.

Evaluation Apprehension

Evaluation apprehension is the anxiety or concern individuals may feel when they believe they are being judged or evaluated by others, affecting performance and behavior.

Production Blocking

A phenomenon in group brainstorming where the flow of ideas is inhibited because only one participant can speak at a time.

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort on a task when working in a group compared to when working alone.