A Patient Is Being Evaluated for the Diagnosis of Hypochondriasis

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient is being evaluated for the diagnosis of hypochondriasis.Which assessment observation of the patient would serve to confirm this diagnosis?

• A) Reports, "Pain in my back is certainly from a spinal tumor."
• B) Patient expresses no concern over her sudden loss of hearing.
• C) Patient shows insight into the role stress plays in the illness.
• D) Reports, "I don't like doctors and so I haven't been to one in years."

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Definitions:

Duty

The responsibility or obligation to act in accordance with moral, legal, or professional expectations.

Moral Action

An action undertaken based on a sense of right and wrong, reflecting ethical considerations and values.

Happiness

A state of well-being and contentment characterized by emotional, psychological, and/or physical fulfillment.