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karateprodigy

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Doctor shopping, which is common among patients with somatoform disorders, suggests to a nurse that a patient:
 
  a. is denying the psychological component of the illness.
  b. cannot be successfully treated on an outpatient basis.
  c. uses rationalization to cope with anxiety aroused by the physical symptoms.
  d. has chosen to display symptoms of a physical illness to avoid responsibilities.

Question 2

Which of the following is the BEST definition of reliability?
 
  a. statistical analysis that combines the results of several studies
  b. the number of people who have a disease or condition
  c. accuracy of a testing procedure or instrument
  d. measurable reproducibility of an instrument



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Answer to Question 1

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Doctor shopping occurs when a patient makes an effort to find a physician who will find an organic basis for the symptoms he or she is exhibiting. The patient demonstrating this behavior rejects any suggestion that there may be a psychological component associated with the physical symptom. The remaining options are not generally true of patients diagnosed with somatoform disorders.

Answer to Question 2

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The best definition of reliability is measurable reproducibility of an instrument. A reliable instrument will give the same results each time it is used.




karateprodigy

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


Missbam101

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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