You are caring for a young adult diagnosed with a somatoform disorder. You expect the following behaviors or symptoms:
A) Preoccupied with fear of getting sick
B) Recurring body-related (somatic) complaints
C) Preoccupied with an imagined facial defect
D) Calm demeanor or la belle indifference
Question 2
Mary Ann is a 52-year-old woman who lives with her husband in a suburban community. Three months ago her youngest child left home to attend college.
Since then, she has been trouble sleeping, has not been eating, and reports feeling blue much of the time. The nurse recognizes Mary Ann as having symptoms of:
A) Dysthmia
B) Bipolar depression
C) Involutional depression
D) Major depression