A father brings his 10-year-old daughter to see the pediatrician for complaints that lead to a differential diagnosis of somatoform disorder
The father tells the pediatrician that the child's mother was diagnosed with somatoform disorder 18 months ago. Why might this child adopt familial patterns of behavior?
A) To be more like her mother
B) So her daddy will love her as much as he loves her mother
C) To gain the attention of others in the family
D) To be loved more than her siblings
C
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1. Videoconferencing between client and physician 2. Transmission of diagnostic images 3. Electronic prescriptions 4. Support for caregivers 5. Voice recognition for dictation
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1. Lower blood glucose level after a meal 2. Higher blood glucose level in the morning 3. Higher blood glucose level after a meal 4. Increase in urine output
A patient suffers a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) caused by a bleeding blood vessel. The nurse identifies this type of CVA as a(n)
1. Transient ischemic attack. 2. Hemorrhagic stroke. 3. Ischemic stroke. 4. Myocardial infarction.
The nurse is providing follow-up care to victims of a disaster that occurred several months ago. Assessment of which of the following would lead the nurse to suspect that the victims are experiencing possible aftereffects of the disaster?
A) Tachycardia B) Profuse perspiration C) Unexplained gastrointestinal disturbance D) Tremors