Author Question: A patient says, Although numerous assessments and diagnostic tests over the past year have shown no ... (Read 20 times)

kodithompson · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A patient says, Although numerous assessments and diagnostic tests over the past year have shown no evidence of organic disease I'm still anxious and sure something is wrong.. The nurse should suspect the presence of:

a. hypochondriasis.
b. chronic pain disorder.
c. chronic major depression.
d. body dysmorphic disorder.

Question 2

A school nurse is teaching a class of adolescents about healthy behaviors.

Which of the following activities do you anticipate she would tell the class would help prevent them from experiencing anxiety and depression when they are middle-aged adults?
A) Restricting their sugar and fat intake
B) Refraining from smoking or doing drugs
C) Engaging in physical activity and exercise
D) Becoming active in local church activities

efwsefaw · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Hypochondriasis involves preoccupation with fears of having a serious disease on the basis of the person's misinterpretation of body symptoms.

Answer to Question 2

A