Which Statement About Complex Somatic Symptom Disorder with Somatization Features

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Multiple Choice

Which statement about complex somatic symptom disorder with somatization features (somatization disorder) is accurate?

• A)It is a form of dissociative disorder.
• B)It is rarely associated with anxiety, depression, or other psychiatric disorders.
• C)It is relatively rare, having a prevalence of 2 percent for women and 0.2 percent for men.
• D)It is more prevalent among educated individuals than among uneducated ones.

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Definitions:

Respiratory Acidosis

A medical condition characterized by an excess of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream, leading to lowered blood pH.

Hypokalemia

A medical condition characterized by low levels of potassium in the bloodstream, which can affect heart and muscle function.

Electrocardiogram

Is a medical test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to assess heart health and diagnose various heart conditions.

Peripheral Pulses

The palpable beats of blood that can be felt at various points on the body far from the heart, used to assess circulatory health.