What Discharge Criteria Would Be Appropriate for a Patient with a Somatization

question 2

Multiple Choice

What discharge criteria would be appropriate for a patient with a somatization disorder? Select all that apply.

• A) Increased willingness to relinquish the "sick role"
• B) Decreased anxiety related to possible health issues
• C) Increased caloric intake and demonstrated weight gain
• D) Decrease the use of laxatives, sleeping pills, and diuretics
• E) Experiencing decreased frequency of auditory hallucinations

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