To Assist a Patient Diagnosed with a Somatic System Disorder

question 2

Multiple Choice

To assist a patient diagnosed with a somatic system disorder, a nursing intervention of high priority is to:

• A) imply that somatic symptoms are not real.
• B) help the patient suppress feelings of anger.
• C) shift the focus from somatic symptoms to feelings.
• D) investigate each physical symptom as soon as it is reported.

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Definitions:

Polysubstance

The use of multiple drugs simultaneously or at different times within a short period, often with the intention of enhancing or counteracting the effects of another substance.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder marked by binge eating followed by extreme behaviors to avoid weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting.

Hispanic

Relating to, characterized by, or derived from the people, culture, or language of Spain, Latin America, and individuals of Spanish or Latin American origin in the United States.

African American

A term referring to individuals belonging to or descended from the Black racial groups of Africa.