NCLEX PN Practice Test Practice Question
A male client is admitted for evaluation of a sudden hearing loss. No physical cause can be found for his sudden deafness; however, a friend reveals that the client's fiancée recently canceled their engagement, saying that she needed more time to think about the marriage. The client's deafness is an example of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden deafness after emotional stress, without physical cause, indicates a conversion reaction, where psychological distress manifests physically.
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