Answer to Question 1
Ans: C
With somatic symptom disorder, the client may complain of various symptoms. However, pain is the most common complaint.
Answer to Question 2
Ans: A
Somatic symptoms disorder frequently coexists with other psychiatric disorders, most commonly depression and anxiety. Others include panic disorder, mania, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychotic disorders, and personality disorders (van Dijke, Ford, van der Hart, van Son, van der Heijden, & Bhring, 2010). Older adults are particularly high risk for comorbid depression (Spangenberg, Forkmann, Brahler, & Glaesmer, 2011).
The grey nurse shark is critically endangered on the Australian east coast.
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
The nurse can make observations about the patient's general appearance while talking with the p
Establishing a caring and trusting relationship helps the client come to terms with a terminal illne
Use face cradle covers to prevent the client’s skin from touching the face cradle upholstery.
Testing client’s ability to identify sharp sensations