What is the greatest barrier to effective identification of somatic complains often ex-hibited by the older depressed client?
a. The client's unconscious denial that the symptoms are related to a mental disorder
b. Their similarity to physical symptoms associated with chronic diseases often diagnosed among the aging populace
c. The reluctance of the client to consent to the diagnostic testing required to determine the physical cause of the symptoms
d. Depression by its nature is an extremely difficult mental health disorder to effectively diagnose
ANS: B
The somatic complaints are often difficult to distinguish from the physical symptoms associated with chronic physical illness. While the other options may have some influence, none possess the impact of the correct option.
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