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sabina

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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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Answer to Question 1

C
Psychophysiological disorders have stress-related physical symptoms associated with organic pathology. Treatment of symptoms and mitigation of psychological factors are indicated.

Answer to Question 2

B



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