A Client Who Is Being Seen at a Physician's Office

question 20

Multiple Choice

A client who is being seen at a physician's office states that he has "bad headaches all the time." Diagnostic tests are normal. What is this type of response to stress called?

• A) Psychosomatic disorder
• B) Acute illness
• C) Chronic illness
• D) Pretend disorder

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Definitions:

Distressed

Experiencing anxiety, sorrow, or pain; in a state of great trouble or suffering.

Misinterpret

To understand or interpret incorrectly, leading to a deviation from the intended meaning or message.

Neutral Behavior

Actions or responses that are neither particularly positive nor negative, often indicating a state of impartiality.

Competitive

A state or attitude involving rivalry, where individuals or groups strive to achieve a goal that cannot be shared or where achieving the goal by one means others do not.