Chapter 17 NCLEX Mental Health

Emily asks you what kind of therapy will help her. Based on current knowledge, what form of therapy is most appropriate for a client diagnosed with a conversion disorder?

"Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to consistently provide the best outcome for these types of disorders."

Ever since participating in a village raid where explosives were used, a military veteran has been unable to walk. After all diagnostic testing were negative for any physical abnormalities, the client was diagnosed with conversion disorder. What is the nurse's best response when asked by the client, "Why can't I walk?"

"Your emotional distress is being expressed as a physical symptom."

A 23 years old is admitted with reports of abdominal pain, dizziness, and headache. When told that all the results of a physical workup have been negative, the client shares, "Now I am having back pain." Which notation in the client's medical record may alert the nurse to the possibility of malingering?

A court date this week for drunk driving

What would be an appropriate expected outcome of the treatment plan for a client diagnosed with a conversion disorder that interferes with the ability to walk effective?

Client will be able to state two new effective coping skills within 2 weeks

It is most important for the nurse to employ which holistic strategy when managing clients diagnosed with a somatization disorder?

Considering all dimensions of the patient, including biological, psychological, and sociocultural