A client's medical record indicates that she was previously diagnosed with a somatoform disorder. Somatoform disorders are characterized by which of the following?
A) Physical symptoms that cannot be explained by any organic pathology
B) Injuries that raise the suspicion of being self-inflicted
C) Self-induced disease states or faked symptoms to garner attention
D) Physical symptoms coupled with extreme focus on emotional state
Ans: A
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Clients with somatoform disorders experience physical symptoms despite no underlying medical explanation for them. They complain of severe symptoms with no organic or physical basis.
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