A Patient with a Heart Condition Complains of Adhesions from His

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient with a heart condition complains of adhesions from his postoperative scar, leg cramps, and joint stiffness. He seems to be hurting all over, but no medical reason can be found to explain the symptoms. The BEST diagnosis for this disorder is:

• A) conversion disorder.
• B) somatic symptom disorder (somatization pattern).
• C) somatic symptom disorder (predominant pain pattern).
• D) preoccupation disorder.

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Definitions:

Simple Regression

Simple regression is a statistical method used to examine the relationship between one independent variable and one dependent variable by fitting a linear equation to observed data.

Slope

The measure of the steepness or incline of a line, indicating the rate of change between two variables.

Mean Value

Mean value is the average of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of all values by the quantity of numbers.

Error Term

A variable in a statistical model that captures the difference between observed and predicted values.