MEDizzy - A client comes to the emergency department with sudden

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Another Practice Test

A client comes to the emergency department with sudden blindness. During the interview, the nurse recognizes that the client has achieved what primary gain from the blindness?

ExplanationPrimary gains are the direct external benefits from illness that a person receives, such as escape from an anxiety- or stress producing situation. Secondary gains are internal benefits the person receives from being ill, such as attention from family or coworkers, and comfort measures such as a massage or special foods.