NCLEX RN Free Practice Questions Practice Question
A 25-year-old lawyer who is married with three young children works long hours in an effort to become a partner in the law firm. Following a recent hospitalization for a bleeding ulcer, he was referred for therapy to treat this psychophysiological disorder. On meeting with the therapist, he informed him or her that he was a busy man and did not have much time for this 'psych stuff.' When guiding the client to ventilate his feelings, the therapist can expect him to express feelings of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Repressed anger is associated with psychophysiological disorders like a bleeding ulcer, as stress and unexpressed emotions contribute to physical symptoms.
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