Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for a client with conversion disorder who has little energy to expend on activities or interactions with friends?

A client with a diagnosis of somatoform disorder has been admitted to the psychiatric unit and has difficulty breathing, numbness, and loss of movement in his left arm. He seems unusually calm and unconcerned about his loss. The nurse recognizes these symptoms as which disorder?

A client with somatoform disorder states that her frequent headaches result from a brain tumor. However, a tumor hasn’t shown up on diagnostic tests. The nurse interprets the client’s form of somatization as which disorder?

A home health nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a conversion disorder manifested by paralysis in the left arm. An organic cause for the deficit has been ruled out. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for this client?

Which nursing intervention is appropriate for a client diagnosed with a somatoform pain disorder?

A client with a somatoform pain disorder may obtain primary and secondary gain. Which statement best describes secondary gain?

Which initial therapeutic intervention is the most appropriate for a client diagnosed with ineffective coping related to a pain disorder?

Which statement made by a nurse promotes independence in self-care in a client diagnosed with somatoform pain disorder?

Based on a nursing diagnosis of ineffective coping for a client with somatoform pain disorder, which nursing goal is most realistic?

Which nursing goal is most appropriate for a client with a pain disorder?

The nurse is caring for a client who conceals the true motivations for his thoughts, actions, or feelings. The nurse interprets this as:

A nurse is teaching the family of a client diagnosed with a somatoform pain disorder. Which of the following statements by the nurse most accurately describes this disorder?

What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a client with hypochondriasisdisorder?

Which statement made by a client with a pain disorder shows the nurse that the goal of stress management was attained?

Which therapeutic approach would enable a client to cope effectively with life stress without using conversion?

Which nursing intervention is the most appropriate for a client who had pseudoseizures and is diagnosed with conversion disorder?

A new client admitted to a psychiatric unit is diagnosed with conversion disorder. The client shows a lack of concern for his sudden paralysis, although his athletic abilities have always been a source of pride to him. The nurse understands that the client is demonstrating:

A client diagnosed with conversion disorder has a nursing diagnosis of interrupted family processes related to the client’s disability. Which goal is appropriate for this client?

Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for a client with somatoform pain disorder?

Which statement made by a client best meets the diagnostic criteria for pain disorder?

A 26-year-old client is diagnosed with somatoform disorder. What is the most important information for the nurse to provide when discussing the care plan with the client’s wife?