La belle indifference (a lack of concern, or indifference, about the nature or the implications of one's signs or symptoms) is one of the interesting features of
1. anxiety reaction.
2. conversion disorder.
3. depressive disorder.
4. posttraumatic stress reaction.
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La belle indifference is a lack of concern about signs or symptoms.
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A) "Do not give acetaminophen (Tylenol) unless you receive a doctor's order." B) "Check the label of over-the-counter (OTC) medications carefully to watch for inclusions of acetaminophen in the ingredients." C) "Monitor their child's temperature carefully and regulate the Tylenol dose based on the fever." D) "Mix OTC children's medications to get the best coverage for their child's symptoms."
An LPN/LVN finds a young man tearfully staring out the window. He says, "I've been in this hospital 23 days out of the last 50 . I've lost a lot of pay." What response by the nurse should be used to encourage further communication?
a. "You've lost a lot of work?" b. "Would you like me to arrange an ap-pointment for you to speak with the social worker?" c. "How much pay have you lost?" d. "You are to be discharged at the end of the week, and you can return to work."
The school nurse is giving a presentation on preventing spinal cord injuries (SCI). What should the nurse identify as prominent risk factors for SCI? Select all that apply
A) Young age B) Frequent travel C) African American race D) Male gender E) Alcohol or drug use
When teaching new parents about the sensory capabilities of their newborn, which sense would the nurse identify as being the least mature?
A) Hearing B) Touch C) Taste D) Vision