To differentiate between somatoform and conversion disorders,the nurse will direct the assessment to determine the presence of the critical defining factor associated with conversion disorder.Which is true about a conversion reaction?

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Symbolic psychological factors are identified as being related to the onset or exacerbation of a conversion symptom.An absence of a medical cause is present in both the case of conversion and somatization disorders.The conversion symptom is not limited to pain or sexual function nor is not under voluntary control.

To Differentiate Between Somatoform and Conversion Disorders,the Nurse Will Direct