Which Expected Outcome Would Be Appropriate for a Patient with a Somatoform

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which expected outcome would be appropriate for a patient with a somatoform disorder?

• A) Patient's anxiety level will decrease from severe to moderate.
• B) Patient will demonstrate compliance with antianxiety medication regimen.
• C) Patient will be able to cope with stress without being preoccupied with physical symptoms.
• D) Patient will express feelings verbally rather than through the development of physical symptoms.

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