A nurse is assessing a client who has a diagnosis of conversion disorder. Which of the following is an expected finding?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Preoccupation with manifestations of various illnesses is more indicative of hypochondriasis or illness anxiety disorder rather than conversion disorder. While individuals with conversion disorder may have physical symptoms, their focus is more on the loss or alteration of a specific body function rather than a general preoccupation with illness. B. Involuntary loss of a sensory function ;Conversion disorder (also known as functional neurological symptom disorder) involves neurological symptoms that are not explained by medical conditions. These symptoms can include involuntary loss of sensory function, such as blindness, numbness, or paralysis. The symptoms are not intentionally produced, and they often occur after a stressor or trauma. C. Frequent manic episodes is not associated with conversion disorder. Manic episodes are typically related to bipolar disorder, and they are not part of the symptom profile for conversion disorder. Conversion disorder focuses on neurological symptoms without mood disturbance. D. Refusal of medication due to paranoia is more indicative of a psychotic disorder, such as schizophrenia, rather than conversion disorder. Clients with conversion disorder may exhibit distress due to their symptoms, but they do not typically refuse medication out of paranoia.