This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A patient has a somatization disorder. Which statement by the patient would indicate a need for ... (Read 51 times)

altibaby

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 562
on: Jul 19, 2018
A patient has a somatization disorder. Which statement by the patient would indicate a need for additional patient teaching?
 
  a. I have learned that my family can be a support system.
  b. I will let my therapist know if I think suicidal thoughts.
  c. Drinking strong coffee really helps me combat my fatigue.
  d. Nicotine makes my heart race, so I need to stop smoking.

Question 2

Which adult patient is most likely a candidate for the diagnosis of factitious disorder?
 
  a. An educated African immigrant
  b. A health care facility employee
  c. A cognitively challenged female
  d. A middle-aged American male


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

bd5255

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 386
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Educating the patient about the importance of limiting caffeine, nicotine, and other central nervous system stimulants is important since these substances can increase physical symptoms of anxiety (e.g., rapid heart rate, jitteriness) that may cue other somatic concerns. Drinking strong coffee each day may cause physical symptoms that could cue other somatic concerns; this statement indicates a need for more teaching. The remaining options are all positive thoughts or actions for a patient.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The adult patients diagnosed with factitious disorder are often knowledgeable regarding medical terminology, and many work in the health care. The other options are not commonly associated with the disorder.


altibaby

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 562
Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
TY


bd5255

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 386
Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
Happy to Help


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Of the estimated 2 million heroin users in the United States, 600,000–800,000 are considered hardcore addicts. Heroin addiction is considered to be one of the hardest addictions to recover from.

Did you know?

The oldest recorded age was 122. Madame Jeanne Calment was born in France in 1875 and died in 1997. She was a vegetarian and loved olive oil, port wine, and chocolate.

Did you know?

All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.

Did you know?

A headache when you wake up in the morning is indicative of sinusitis. Other symptoms of sinusitis can include fever, weakness, tiredness, a cough that may be more severe at night, and a runny nose or nasal congestion.

Did you know?

Adolescents often feel clumsy during puberty because during this time of development, their hands and feet grow faster than their arms and legs do. The body is therefore out of proportion. One out of five adolescents actually experiences growing pains during this period.

Sublingual medication administration. Photograph of a male patient placing a nitroglycerine tablet u Sublingual medication administration. Photograph of a male patient placing a nitroglycerine tablet u
Patient with rheumatoid arthritis Patient with rheumatoid arthritis
Abdominal thrusts are delivered with a firm thrust into the patient’s abdomen with an upward ... Abdominal thrusts are delivered with a firm thrust into the patient’s abdomen with an upward ...
The patient is placed between the X-ray tube, which emits a cone-shaped X-ray beam, and the film or ... The patient is placed between the X-ray tube, which emits a cone-shaped X-ray beam, and the film or ...
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density. Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.
Video: Mechanisms of capillary exchange

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library