A patient is being evaluated for the diagnosis of hypochondriasis.Which assessment observation of the patient would serve to confirm this diagnosis?

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With this disorder,the individual focuses on fears of having or the idea of having a serious medical disorder on the basis of his or her misinterpretation of bodily symptoms such as assuming pain is the result of a tumor.La belle indifference,showing little or no concern,occurs with conversion disorders.Individuals with hypochondriasis make multiple visits to physicians with health concerns.Showing insight into the condition would not be displayed at the time of diagnosis,since such improvement is a result of appropriate treatment.

A Patient Is Being Evaluated for the Diagnosis of Hypochondriasis