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

Author Question: A nurse is caring for a client with somatic symptom disorder. When assessing this client, the nurse ... (Read 123 times)

humphriesbr@me.com

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 550
on: Jul 19, 2018
A nurse is caring for a client with somatic symptom disorder. When assessing this client, the nurse would be especially alert for symptoms of which of the following?
 
  A) Depression
  B) Avoidant personality disorder
  C) Delirium
  D) Bipolar disorder

Question 2

A nursing instructor is describing somatic symptom disorder to a group of nursing students. The instructor determines that the education was successful when the students state which of the following?
 
  A) The disorder typically is diagnosed in men.
  B) The first symptom usually appears during adolescence.
  C) The disorder commonly occurs with substance abuse.
  D) Highly educated individuals often develop this disorder.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Tonyam972

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 342
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Somatic symptom disorder frequently coexists with other psychiatric disorders, most commonly depression and anxiety. Other less common comorbidities include panic disorder, mania, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychotic disorders, and personality disorders.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Complex somatic symptom disorder typically has an onset before age 30 years, with the first symptom often appearing during adolescence. The disorder is diagnosed more often in women and occurs most often with depression and anxiety. Epidemiologic studies reveal that the disorder occurs primarily in nonwhite, less educated women, particularly those with lower socioeconomic status and high emotional stress.


humphriesbr@me.com

  • Member
  • Posts: 550
Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM

coreycathey

  • Member
  • Posts: 333
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.

Did you know?

One way to reduce acid reflux is to lose two or three pounds. Most people lose weight in the belly area first when they increase exercise, meaning that heartburn can be reduced quickly by this method.

Did you know?

Patients who have undergone chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer often complain of a lack of mental focus; memory loss; and a general diminution in abilities such as multitasking, attention span, and general mental agility.

Did you know?

Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.

Did you know?

Studies show that systolic blood pressure can be significantly lowered by taking statins. In fact, the higher the patient's baseline blood pressure, the greater the effect of statins on his or her blood pressure.

Client position when assessing jugular vein distention. Client position when assessing jugular vein distention.
B, The nurse teaches the postoperative client to use an incentive spirometer to expand the lungs. B, The nurse teaches the postoperative client to use an incentive spirometer to expand the lungs.
Drugs for Bipolar Disorder Drugs for Bipolar Disorder
The client is positioned for the examination The client is positioned for the examination
Client’s view with visual field loss Client’s view with visual field loss
Major Somatic Sensory Tracts and Pathways Major Somatic Sensory Tracts and Pathways
Video: How eudicots (true dicots) differ from monocots Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library