A newly graduated nurse is scheduled to take the NCLEX-RN examination in 3 days. On awakening today, the graduate cannot see anything at all but tells fellow classmates, Oh, don't worry; it will all work out. Which might this statement result from?

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People with a conversion disorder may be seemed to lack concern or distress about the functional loss. This is called la belle indifference. Regression would be when the person reverted to a previous level of functioning. Malingering is the intentional production of false or grossly exaggerated physical or psychological symptoms, motivated by external incentives such as avoiding work, evading criminal prosecution, obtaining financial compensation, or obtaining drugs. This is not an example of undoing.

A Newly Graduated Nurse Is Scheduled to Take the NCLEX-RN