Author Question: The nurse is preparing to interview a client diagnosed with complex somatic symptom disorder. The ... (Read 134 times)

imowrer · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse is preparing to interview a client diagnosed with complex somatic symptom disorder. The nurse anticipates that the client will most likely exhibit which of the following?

A) No facial expression during the interview
B) Intermittent nodding and glancing at the clock on the wall
C) Altered mental status
D) Rapidly changing moods during the interview

Question 2

A client diagnosed with complex somatic symptom disorder and depression is prescribed medication therapy to treat both the pain and the symptoms of depression.

When teaching the client about the medication, which of the following would the nurse emphasize?
A) Need for signing a no-suicide contract
B) Avoidance of foods that contain aged cheese
C) Use of sunscreen when exposed to bright sunlight
D) Limiting of the amount of water ingested