A 55-year-old woman with a history of depression and anxiety presents with the complaint of dizziness, vague stomach pain, and generalized weakness that began when she lost her job a year ago. She states that she has been to multiple providers, including several specialists. They have failed to find anything that could be causing the symptoms. She states that she has been to the hospital on several occasions but has left prior to discharge when the tests and imaging come back negative. She has been overly concerned about her health issues and has not been looking for employment as a result. What screening test would be the most helpful in facilitating a diagnosis at this time? Alpha-fetoprotein blood test Colonoscopy Low-dose helical computed tomography Somatic Symptom Scale-8 «
[Answered]: A 55-year-old woman with a history of depression…
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