Mary Went to the Emergency Room for the Second Time

question 63

Multiple Choice

Mary went to the emergency room for the second time in a month complaining of difficulty in breathing and chest pain that had come on suddenly. She thought she was having a heart attack and was afraid she was
Dying, but the doctor could not find anything wrong. She may be suffering from:

• A) panic disorder.
• B) a somatoform disorder.
• C) PTSD.
• D) hypochondria.

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Definitions:

Negotiated Level

A mutually agreed upon standard or condition that is arrived at after discussion between parties involved.

Conflict Management

The practice of identifying and handling conflicts in a wise, fair, and efficient manner, focusing on effective communication and negotiation strategies to achieve resolutions.

Assertive

Relating to a behavior characterized by confidence and self-assurance in expressing one's opinions and needs directly and respectfully, without being aggressive or passive.