A Patient Diagnosed with a Somatic Symptom Disorder Says, "My

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with a somatic symptom disorder says, "My pain is 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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Definitions:

Psychosocial Development

A concept introduced by Erik Erikson, referring to the growth and development of the individual’s psyche in and interaction with their social environment.

Initiative

A willingness to take charge or begin actions independently.

Guilt

An emotional state that arises from the realization or belief that one has committed an error, offense, or violated a moral standard.

Psychoanalytic Work

involves the application of psychoanalytic theories and techniques to explore and treat the unconscious motivations and conflicts underlying mental disorders.