A nurse assesses a patient diagnosed with functional neurological (conversion) disorder. Which comment is most likely from this patient?
A) "Since my father died, I've been short of breath and had sharp pains that go down my left arm, but I think it's just indigestion."
B) "I have daily problems with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. My skin is very dry and I think I'm getting seriously dehydrated."
C) "Sexual intercourse is painful. I pretend as if I'm asleep so I can avoid it. I think it's starting to cause problems with my marriage."
D) "I get choked very easily and have trouble swallowing when I eat. I think I might have cancer of the esophagus."

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Patients with functional neurologic (conversion) disorder often demonstrate a lack of concern regarding the seriousness of symptoms. This lack of concern is termed "la belle indifférence." In addition, a specific cause for the development of the symptoms is identifiable; in this instance, the death of a parent precipitates the stress. The incorrect options suggest other types of somatic symptom disorders.

A Nurse Assesses a Patient Diagnosed with Functional Neurological (Conversion)