A female client frequently complains of chest pain, has had extensive physiological testing with negative results, and sees several different medical doctors. This client is exhibiting signs and symptoms characteristic of:
a. Hypochondriasis
b. Conversion disorder
c. Body dysmorphic disorder
d. Factitious disorder
A
These are characteristic signs and symptoms of hypochondriasis. Factitious disorder is intentional production of symptoms. Conversion disorder is a somatoform disorder with a presentation of problems related to sensory and motor functions. Body dysmorphic disorder is characterized by a preoccupation with a physical difference or defect.
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