A 27-year-old woman presents to the emergency department aft…
A 27-year-old woman presents to the emergency department after suddenly developing right-sided weakness and difficulty speaking while at work. Neurological examination reveals inconsistent effort, and imaging studies including CT and MRI of the brain are normal. Symptoms fluctuate during the exam and improve with distraction. She reports high levels of stress related to recent interpersonal conflict but denies intentional symptom production. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial management strategy?
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A 5-year-old female patient comes to the clinic with her mom and tells the PMHNP that her dad is “tickling her butt.” When the PMHNP asks what that means she points to her groin and the patient says, “dad tickles me here.” What is the providers best practice next action:
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