Which of the Following Statements Is Correct Regarding Diagnosing a Patient's

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct regarding diagnosing a patient's symptoms as a conversion disorder?

• A)It is quite apparent when a patient is malingering (faking), but it is difficult to determine whether symptoms are due to real physical disorders or a conversion disorder.
• B)It is quite apparent when a symptom is due to a real physical disorder, but it is impossible to determine the difference between a conversion disorder and patient malingering (faking).
• C)It is very difficult to determine whether symptoms are due to malingering (faking), real physical disorders, or a conversion disorder.
• D)The act of diagnosing a conversion disorder can sometimes immediately alleviate the symptoms.

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