Heather Complains of Weakness in the Left Side of Her

question 82

Multiple Choice

Heather complains of weakness in the left side of her body, nausea, difficulty walking, and severe headaches. Although she has had a complete medical work-up, no physiological basis for her complaints has been found. Despite this medical clearance, she does not feel well enough to return to college studies. Which of the following best describes Heather's symptoms?

• A) Factitious disorder
• B) Somatic symptom disorder
• C) Dissociative disorder
• D) Depersonalization disorder

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Definitions:

Infant Mortality

The death of babies under one year of age, often used as a key indicator of a country’s health status.

Respiratory Distress

A condition characterized by difficulty breathing, often associated with a lack of oxygen and involving rapid, shallow breathing, and possibly symptoms such as gasping or wheezing.

Kauai Longitudinal Study

A long-term research project that began in 1955, studying the development of individuals from birth into adulthood on the island of Kauai, focusing on the effects of biological and environmental factors on development.

Low Birth Weight

The condition of a newborn weighing less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces) at birth.