Carly Has Been Diagnosed with Somatic Symptom Disorder

question 18

Multiple Choice

Carly has been diagnosed with Somatic Symptom Disorder.As the nurse is talking with Carly and her family,which of the following statements suggest primary or secondary gains that the physical symptoms are providing for the client?

• A)The family agrees that Carly began having physical symptoms after she lost her job.
• B)Carly states that even though medical tests have not found anything wrong,she is convinced her headaches are indicative of a brain tumor.
• C)Carly's mother reports that someone from the family stays with Carly each night because the physical symptoms are incapacitating.
• D)Carly states she noticed feeling hotter than usual the last time she had a headache.

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Definitions:

Stress Resistance

The ability of an individual to withstand or manage stress without experiencing significant negative consequences on their mental or physical health.

Fight-or-Flight Response

The fight-or-flight response is a physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival.

Chronic Stress

Persistent stress extending over a long period of time, often leading to significant health issues and emotional disorders.

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

A model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of the stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.