Author Question: A client is being assessed for complex somatic symptom disorder. Which client statement would the ... (Read 59 times)

Frost2351 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client is being assessed for complex somatic symptom disorder. Which client statement would the nurse interpret as most likely supporting this diagnosis?

A) It's like my foot is asleep all the time; I can't feel anything that touches my foot.
B) I'm losing weight no matter what or how much I eat.
C) I am always in pain; there is nothing I can do to relieve it.
D) It seems like I am always having diarrhea at the most inconvenient times.

Question 2

After an adolescent diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) begins methylphenidate (Ritalin) therapy, a nurse notes that the adolescent loses 10 pounds in a 2-month period. What is the best explanation for this weight loss?

A. The pharmacological action of Ritalin causes a decrease in appetite.
B. Hyperactivity seen in ADHD causes increased caloric expenditure.
C. Side effects of Ritalin cause nausea; therefore, caloric intake is decreased.
D. Increased ability to concentrate allows the client to focus on activities rather than food.

ErinKing · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A
The pharmacological action of Ritalin causes a decrease in appetite that often leads to weight loss. Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is a central nervous symptom stimulant that serves to increase attention span, control hyperactive behaviors, and improve learning ability for clients diagnosed with ADHD.