The client thinks her nose is so ugly that most people cannot bear to look at her. She often describes herself as ugly. Which condition is the client experiencing?
a. Somatization
b. Hypochondriasis
c. A conversion reaction
d. Body dysmorphic disorder
D
Body dysmorphic disorder refers to a disorder that is characterized by a preoccupation with one's own physical differences or defects.
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List four factors that may affect a client's receptiveness to what nurses would like to teach them
What will be an ideal response?
A client with a history of seizures is taking phenytoin (Dilantin). Based on this medication prescription, what are adverse effects the nurse should teach the client?
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