A Patient Is Being Treated for Somatoform Disorder with Psychotherapy

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient is being treated for somatoform disorder with psychotherapy and medication therapy.Which interventions are appropriate for the patient's plan of care? Select all that apply.

• A) Instructing the patient in use of imagery to distract themselves when feeling anxious
• B) Educating the patient on the identification of side effects related to anxiolytic therapy
• C) Monitoring the patient's vital signs to assess for the side effects of benzodiazepine administration
• D) Discussing the need for long-term cognitive therapy in order to eliminate the symptoms of the disorder
• E) Asking the patient to explain the role serotonin selective reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) play in the management of his symptoms.

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