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

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with a somatic symptom disorder says, "Why has God chosen me to be sick all the time and unable to provide for my family? The burden on my family is worse than the pain I bear." Which nursing diagnoses apply to this patient? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Spiritual distress
• B) Decisional conflict
• C) Adult failure to thrive
• D) Impaired social interaction
• E) Ineffective role performance

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Definitions:

Body Temperature

The measure of the body's warmth, typically averaged to about 37°C (98.6°F) in humans, but can vary based on various factors.

Interval Scale

A type of measurement scale that shows order and has equal intervals but lacks a true zero point, such as temperature in Celsius.

Measurement

The process or act of determining the size, length, or amount of something, typically using a specific device or system of notation.

Variable

An element, feature, or factor that is likely to vary or change.