A Patient Diagnosed with Somatic Symptom Disorder Says, "I Have

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder says, "I have pain from an undiagnosed injury. I can't take care of myself. I need pain medicine six or seven times a day. I feel like a baby because my family has to help me so much." It is important for the nurse to assess:

• A) mood.
• B) cognitive style.
• C) secondary gains.
• D) identity and memory.

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