Which of the following statements about hypochondriasis in older adults is most accurate?
A) Symptoms are never an indication of an underlying physical problem.
B) Symptoms are always an indication of an underlying physical problem.
C) Hypochondriasis may be a means of controlling a spouse or children.
D) Hypochondriasis is often caused by failure of health care providers to reinforce physical complaints.
C
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Hypochondriasis may be a means of controlling a spouse or children. Symptoms may be an indication of an underlying physical problem or they may not be. Hypochondriasis can be triggered by health care providers' not reinforcing periods of good function and health.
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