While Engaging in Combat in the Gulf War, Sammy Found

question 176

Multiple Choice

While engaging in combat in the Gulf War, Sammy found that his hands went numb and he sometimes couldn't move them. The doctors could not find a biological cause for Sammy's condition. Sammy likely has a(n) __________

• A) conversion disorder.
• B) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• C) case of hypochondriasis.
• D) generalized anxiety disorder.

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Definitions:

Abdominal Binder

A medical garment that wraps around the abdomen to provide support and compression, often used post-surgery or to aid in recovery from abdominal injuries.

Tertiary Intention

A wound closure technique where the wound is intentionally left open due to infection or contamination and closed later.

Sutured Closed

The process of closing a wound or incision by stitching it together.

Additional Healing

Additional or supplementary processes or interventions aimed at promoting recovery and restoring health.