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