Author Question: A client diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder (SSD) is most likely to exhibit which personality ... (Read 148 times)

2125004343 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder (SSD) is most likely to exhibit which personality disorder characteristics?

1. Experiences intense and chaotic relationships with fluctuating attitudes toward others.
2. Socially irresponsible, exploitative, guiltless, and disregards rights of others.
3. Self-dramatizing, attention seeking, overly gregarious, and seductive.
4. Uncomfortable in social situations, perceived as timid, withdrawn, cold, and strange.

Question 2

An extremely distressing experience that causes severe emotional shock and may have long-lasting psychological effects is called _________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: The nurse should anticipate that a client diagnosed with SSD would be self-dramatizing, attention seeking, and overly gregarious. It has been suggested that, in somatic symptom disorder, there may be some overlapping of personality characteristics and features associated with histrionic personality disorder. These symptoms include heightened emotionality, impressionistic thought and speech, seductiveness, strong dependency needs, and a preoccupation with symptoms and oneself.

Answer to Question 2

trauma
Rationale: An extremely distressing experience that causes severe emotional shock and may have long-lasting psychological effects is called trauma. PTSD can occur following exposure to an identifiable stressor or to an extreme traumatic event.