Carly has been diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder. As the nurse is talking with Carly and her family, which of the following statements suggest primary or secondary gains that the physical symptoms are providing for the client?
A. The family agrees that Carly began having physical symptoms after she lost her job.
B. Carly states that even though medical tests have not found anything wrong, she is convinced her headaches are indicative of a brain tumor.
C. Carly's mother reports that someone from the family stays with Carly each night because the physical symptoms are incapacitating.
D. Carly states she noticed feeling hotter than usual the last time she had a headache.
Question 2
Which would be considered an appropriate outcome when planning care for an inpatient client diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder?
A. The client will admit to fabricating physical symptoms to gain benefits by day 3
B. The client will list three potential adaptive coping strategies to deal with stress by day 2
C. The client will comply with medical treatments for physical symptoms by day 3
D. The client will openly discuss physical symptoms with staff by day 4
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
To check pupillary reflexes the nurse first holds the penlight
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