Author Question: Which statement by a patient diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder indicates that goals for ... (Read 38 times)

altibaby · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Which statement by a patient diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder indicates that goals for treatment are being achieved?

a. I need to be very careful about what I eat.
b. I can focus on things other than my symptoms.
c. I understand that my doctor is not an expert in everything.
d. I try to figure out my diagnosis by reading articles on the Internet.

Question 2

Studies indicate that which child has the highest risk for being sexually victimized?

a. Boy, age 19
b. Boy, age 13
c. Girl, age 17
d. Girl, age 5

briseldagonzales · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
This statement suggests that the patient's preoccupation with physical symptoms has decreased. The other options suggest ongoing concern with his or her physical state.

Answer to Question 2

B
According to a study by John Jay College, the majority of victims of sexual misconduct were boys age 11 to 17.