You Are Caring for a Patient with Numerous Physiological Complaints

question 17

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a patient with numerous physiological complaints.A family member tells you that the patient is pretending to have the symptoms of a stomach ulcer to avoid going to work.Which somatoform disorder is this patient most likely experiencing?

• A) Hypochondriasis
• B) Somatization
• C) Somatoform pain disorder
• D) Malingering

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Definitions:

Deportation

The official removal of an individual from a country in which they are not a citizen typically due to the violation of immigration or criminal laws.

Indirect Effects

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Direct Effects

The immediate impact of an action or policy, without considering the subsequent or secondary outcomes.

Political Risk

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