Which Is Likely to Be Useful in Distinguishing Conversion or Somatic

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which is likely to be useful in distinguishing conversion or somatic symptom disorders from true medical problems?

• A) the particular body part showing the symptom
• B) the failure of a condition to develop as expected
• C) the patient's description of the source of the symptoms
• D) the patient's experiencing the usual course of development for the physical symptoms characteristic of the condition

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Definitions:

Chloride Ions

Negatively charged ions (Cl⁻) that play essential roles in fluid balance, nerve signaling, and muscle activity in the body.

Na+

Sodium ions, which are essential for various bodily functions including maintaining fluid balance and transmitting nerve impulses.

Extracellular Fluid

The fluid existing outside the cells, providing a medium for transporting nutrients, oxygen, and waste products to and from the cells.