A nurse is working with a patient exhibiting psychophysiological symptoms. It is important that the nurse understand that the patient's symptoms are:
a. feigned.
b. psychosomatic.
c. serious and require treatment.
d. only serious if associated with actual pathology.
Question 2
In considering the psychosocial problems common to young and middle-aged adults, it is important to remember:
A) The age range of clients who fit in this category is from 18 to 65 years of age.
B) These categories are specific to Western culture secondary to a lengthened lifespan.
C) Young and middle-aged adults the world over are transitioning into longer stages of development.
D) These categories apply only in the United States due to our superior technological advances.
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