Which nursing approach is best when caring for a client diagnosed with a conversion reaction paralysis?
A. Give special attention to the paralyzed limb.
B. Point out to the client that paralysis reflects anxiety.
C. M
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Which nursing approach is best when caring for a client diagnosed with a conversion reaction paralysis?
A. Give special attention to the paralyzed limb.
B. Point out to the client that paralysis reflects anxiety.
C. Minimize the sick role and secondary gains.
D. Attempt to have the client move periodically Correct Answer: C. Minimize the sick role and secondary gains.
emphasis for clients with conversion reaction is to minimize the sick role, and support the client's strength; it is important to remember client is not consciously attempting to have needs met by others, but is trying to relieve anxiety in an acceptable way; minimizing this instability allows care to be focused on the lien's feelings and acceptance of those feelings without encouraging regression and dependence.
The nurse cares for the client diagnosed with conversion reaction. the nurse identifies that this client utilizes which defense mechanisms?
A. Introjection and denial
B. Projection and displacement
C. Identification and rationalization
D. Repression and symbolism Correct Answer: D. Repression and symbolism
Instinctive drives and their accompanying anxiety are pressed by the client with conversion creation and converted in to a physical symptoms that has symbolic meaning; paralysis of the hand means ehindividual cannot carry out the unacceptable activity, which is guilt-provoking
Fluphenizene is ordered for the client. if the client develops tardive dyskinesia, the nurse expects the client to exhibit which findings?
A. Tremors and an unsteady gait
B. Tingling sensations in the extremities and stiffness
C. Shuffling and pacing
D. Bizarre facial movements and difficulty in swallowing Correct Answer: D. Bizarre facial movements and difficulty in swallowing
Bizarre facial movements such as protrusion of the tongue and lip smacking asn difficulty swallowing are characteristics of tar dive dyskinesia; observe for symptoms; prevent by maintaining client on lowest possible does of medication.
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