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CBme · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The primary reason for considering cultural issues when caring for the client with somatization disorders is what?

A) Somatization disorders usually only occur in the United States.
B) Somatization disorders are characterized by middle-class, Caucasian value expressions.
C) Somatization disorders are only seen in a few cultures.
D) Somatization disorders differ in type and frequency of symptoms and depend on the culture in which they are expressed.

Question 2

The primary factor that differentiates somatization disorders from conversion disorders is what?

A) Somatization disorders usually affect the cardiac system, whereas conversion disorders do not.
B) Conversion disorders are always targeted at the respiratory system.
C) Somatization disorders are conscious, whereas conversion disorders are unconscious.
D) Somatization disorders affect multiple organ systems, whereas conversion disorders usually involve only one system.

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
The type and frequency of symptoms in somatization disorders differ depending on the culture in which they are expressed. For example, there is a higher reported frequency of somatization disorder in Greek and Puerto Rican men than in men in the United States. Therefore, the symptom reviews must be adjusted to the culture.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Somatization disorders differ from other somatoform disorders because of the multiple complaints voiced and the multiple organ systems affected. Conversion disorder is a somatoform disorder that involves motor or sensory problems suggesting a neurological condition. Anxiety-provoking impulses are converted unconsciously into functional symptoms.