To Assist Patients Diagnosed with Somatic Symptom Disorders, Nursing Interventions

question 1

Multiple Choice

To assist patients diagnosed with somatic symptom disorders, nursing interventions of high priority do which of the following?

• A) Explain the pathophysiology of symptoms
• B) Help these patients suppress feelings of anger
• C) Shift focus from somatic symptoms to feelings
• D) Investigate each physical symptom as it is reported

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Definitions:

Correct Mean

The accurate average value of a data set computed by summing all the values and dividing by the count of the values.

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A sequence of measures or procedures followed to accomplish a specific goal.

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