Author Question: To assess patients effectively, the nurse must understand that the essential difference between ... (Read 14 times)

fnuegbu · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

To assess patients effectively, the nurse must understand that the essential difference between somatoform disorders and dissociative disorders is that somatoform disorders:

a. involve the expression of anxiety through bodily sensation or function, and dissociative disorders alter consciousness, recall, and awareness of self.
b. follow a particularly traumatic event, whereas dissociative disorders are responses to the accumulation of distress from multiple stressors.
c. usually affect persons older than age 40, whereas dissociative disorders are primarily disorders of persons younger than age 40.
d. involve the patient being unaware that they have a psychological problem, whereas persons with dissociative disorders are fully aware they are troubled.

Question 2

Which of the following assessment parameters is a priority in a biobehavioral model of practice?

a. Blood chemistry
b. Physiologic needs
c. Coping mechanisms
d. Psychosocial level

bd5255 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Somatoform disorders involve the expression of anxiety through somatic (bodily) complaints. The physical disorders or sensations that result are real, not feigned, and serve to help manage or reduce the patient's anxiety. Dissociative disorders involve the defense mechanism of dissociation, wherein consciousness, memory, identity, or perception is altered to control anxiety. Trauma or abuse can contribute to either category of disorders. Both disorders occur across the age range, and persons with either type of disorder may lack insight into the psychological origins of their present-day distress and symptoms.

Answer to Question 2

A
Biobehavioral theories follow the medical model, which states that illness is the result of abnormalities in the structure, function, or chemistry of the body. A history, physical examination, laboratory tests, imaging techniques, and electroencephalogra ms (EEGs; brain wave recordings) are used to assist in diagnosis. Blood chemistry is the only option providing for this structure, function, or chemical abnormality.