Ryan Has Diabetes but Has No Trouble Functioning

question 83

Multiple Choice

Ryan has diabetes but has no trouble functioning. One day, his wife informs him that she is leaving him. Ryan suddenly develops terrible pain in his back, to the point he is unable to get out of bed. His wife agrees to stay for "a while" to take care of him. Ryan probably has

• A) somatization disorder.
• B) pain disorder associated with psychological factors.
• C) pain disorder associated with both psychological factors and a general medical condition.
• D) body dysmorphic disorder.

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