Which Nursing Assessment Finding Would Support a Diagnosis of Somatoform

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which nursing assessment finding would support a diagnosis of somatoform disorder?

• A) Patient reports a family history of depression
• B) The onset of symptoms beginning at age 38
• C) An abnormality of the patient's left heart ventricle
• D) Complaints of diarrhea and an erratic menstrual cycle

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Definitions:

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Independent Variable

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