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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