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Destiiny22

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Why is the timeframe of 6 months important in diagnosing pain disorder?
 
  a. It determines whether the symptoms are acute or chronic
  b. It determines whether the pain is real or imagined
  c. It determines whether the pain is localized or generalized
  d. It determines whether there is a psychological condition present that plays a causal role

Question 2

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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Answer to Question 1

a. It determines whether the symptoms are acute or chronic

Answer to Question 2

b. pain disorder associated with psychological factors.



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