A patient says,"Although numerous assessments and diagnostic tests over the past year have shown no evidence of organic disease I'm still anxious and sure something is wrong." The nurse should suspect the presence of:
A) hypochondriasis.
B) chronic pain disorder.
C) chronic major depression.
D) body dysmorphic disorder.

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Hypochondriasis involves preoccupation with fears of having a serious disease on the basis of the person's misinterpretation of body symptoms.

A Patient Says,"Although Numerous Assessments and Diagnostic Tests Over the Past