Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Somatic

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the somatic symptom disorder?

• A)Posttraumatic stress disorder is unlikely to lead to somatic symptom disorder.
• B)Somatic symptom disorder is not accompanied by physical symptoms such as aches or pain.
• C)Studies have shown that changes in the symptoms of people with somatic symptom disorder mirror their emotional well-being.
• D)A loss of functioning in a part of the body can be the person's only complaint in somatic symptom disorder.

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Definitions:

Pain Scale

A tool used in medical assessments to measure and quantify pain intensity, facilitating effective pain management strategies.

Femoral Peripheral Nerve Block

A type of regional anesthesia involving an injection of medication near the femoral nerve to block pain in a specific area of the leg.

Total Knee Arthroplasty

A surgical procedure to replace the damaged surfaces of the knee joint with artificial parts, to relieve pain and restore function.

Diaphragmatic Breathing

Respiration in which the abdomen moves out while the diaphragm descends on inspiration.