A somatoform illness is the result of a person's attempt to 1. ...

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A somatoform illness is the result of a person's attempt to
 
  1. meet a goal.
  2. reduce anxiety.
  3. reduce depression.
  4. control the situation.

Question 2

During the third week of treatment, the spouse of a patient in an alcoholism rehabilitation program says, After this treatment program, I think everything will be all right.. Which remark by the nurse will be most helpful to the spouse?
 
  a. It is good that you're supportive of your spouse's sobriety and want to help maintain it..
  b. While sobriety solves some problems, new ones may emerge as one adjusts to living without alcohol..
  c. It will be important for you to structure life to avoid as much stress as you can. You will need to provide social protection..
  d. Alcohol is a lifelong disease of self-destruction. You will need to observe your spouse's behavior carefully..

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Answer to Question 1

2
The signs and symptoms of illness are the client's way of coping with emotional distress.

Answer to Question 2

B
During recovery, patients identify and use alternative coping mechanisms to reduce reliance on alcohol. Physical adaptations must occur. Emotional responses, formerly dulled by alcohol, are now fully experienced and may cause considerable anxiety. These changes inevitably have an effect on the spouse and children, who should be given anticipatory guidance and accurate information.