When Planning Care for a Client with Somatic Symptom Disorder

question 18

Multiple Choice

When planning care for a client with somatic symptom disorder the nurse knows that which activity is the most important?

• A) Determine patient needs in each of the five domains.
• B) Determine patient willingness to try new interventions.
• C) Review patient daily journal to obtain a realistic view of the patient's activities.
• D) Encourage interactions with family and friends to keep the patient's mind off of somatic issues.

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Definitions:

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