The Nurse Is Teaching About the Etiology of Illness Anxiety

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching about the etiology of illness anxiety disorder (IAD) from a psychodynamic perspective. Which statement by a staff member about clients diagnosed with this disorder indicates that learning has occurred?

A) "When there is a familial predisposition to this disorder, they may develop this disorder."
B) "When the sick role relieves them from stressful situations, their physical symptoms are reinforced."
C) "They misinterpret and cognitively distort their physical symptoms."
D) "They express personal worthlessness through physical symptoms, because physical problems are more acceptable than psychological problems."