A client developed conversion blindness after witnessing the death of her twin sister in a car accident. When teaching the client's mother about her daughter's illness, the nurse explains what?
A) Her blindness is a reaction to the trauma of losing her sister and has no physiologic basis.
B) Her blindness results in increased anxiety and attention from family and friends.
C) Her blindness will gradually disappear if proper ophthalmologic care is provided.
D) Her blindness requires a conscious effort to maintain the feigned symptom.
Ans: A
Conversion blindness is an unconscious process; it will not disappear with ophthalmologic care. Conversion symptoms are unconsciously designed to reduce anxiety, so option A is appropriate.
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