A Patient Has Had Two Rhinoplasties but Continues to Seek

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Multiple Choice

A patient has had two rhinoplasties but continues to seek further surgery.The patient has been told repeatedly that further surgery is not indicated.The patient tells a nurse,"My life will be ruined unless my appearance can be improved." The patient's thinking suggests:

• A) hypochondriasis.
• B) conversion disorder.
• C) somatization disorder.
• D) body dysmorphic disorder.

Understand the mechanisms insurance companies use to manage the demand for health care.

Recognize the challenges and implications of providing health insurance coverage and controlling health care costs.

Appreciate the socio-economic factors contributing to the uninsured population and strategies to mitigate this issue.

Understand the historical context and reasons for the introduction of employer-provided health insurance in the United States.

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Definitions:

Hysterectomy

A surgical procedure to remove a woman's uterus, which may also involve removing the ovaries and fallopian tubes.

Lactational Amenorrhea Method

A form of natural contraception that relies on the postpartum infertility that occurs naturally when a woman is breastfeeding.

Postpartum Menses

The first menstrual cycle that occurs after childbirth, signaling the return of fertility and the end of the postpartum amenorrhea period.

Nonoxynol-9

A chemical compound used as a spermicide in contraceptives, which has been found to potentially increase the risk of HIV transmission.