Which Statement by a Patient Diagnosed with Somatic Symptom Disorder

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which statement by a patient diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder indicates that goals for treatment are being achieved?

• A) "I need to be very careful about what I eat."
• B) "I can focus on things other than my symptoms."
• C) "I understand that my doctor is not an expert in everything."
• D) "I try to figure out my diagnosis by reading articles on the Internet."

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