The nurse is caring for a client who consistently presents to the emergency department with symptoms of varied illnesses. Family members correlate the symptoms to illnesses seen on television or in other family members
When viewing past documentation of client history, which would the nurse anticipate? A) An autoimmune disorder
B) Hypochondriasis
C) Paranoid schizophrenia
D) Physical abuse
B
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Hypochondriasis is an abnormal fixation about the status of one's health. Some would propose that the disorder occurs when a person receives excessive attention and concern from others during childhood illnesses, which were unconsciously perceived as rewarding. The other disorders are not related.
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