The client can acknowledge the possibility that she exaggerates her symptoms, but she continues to hold on to the belief that something is physically wrong, in the face of evidence to the contrary
What is the client's diagnosis most likely to be? a. Malingering
b. Hypochondriasis
c. A conversion reaction
d. Body dysmorphic disorder
B
This describes the diagnosis of hypochondriasis and is seen most often in early adulthood with individuals who were exposed to a serious illness or a life-threatening condition at an early age. Malingering refers to a condition in which an individual is purposefully engaging in factitious signs and symptoms of a disease. A conversion reaction refers to a somatoform disorder that presents as problems related to sensory or motor functions. Body dysmorphic disorder refers to a disorder characterized by a preoccupation with one's own physical differences or defects.
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