Hannah's Doctors Are Convinced That Her Physical Symptoms Are Not

question 37

Multiple Choice

Hannah's doctors are convinced that her physical symptoms are not real,but they cannot decide whether this is an instance of malingering or factitious disorder.What factor will best help them to choose between these two possibilities?

• A)the severity of her symptoms
• B)how long her symptoms have been affecting her
• C)whether she is achieving some specific external gain
• D)whether she seeks or refuses medical treatment

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Definitions:

Filtration Membrane

A selectively permeable barrier that separates substances in a mixture based on size or other characteristics, widely used in biological and chemical processes.

Renal Blood Flow

The amount of blood that passes through the kidneys per unit of time, crucial for filtering waste from the blood and adjusting blood pressure.

Clearance Calculation

A method used to determine the rate at which a substance is removed from the body by the kidneys, indicating kidney function and efficiency.

Hematocrit

The proportion of blood volume that is occupied by red blood cells, expressed as a percentage.