Asked by Aaron Guerra on Jun 25, 2024
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A patient diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder says, "I have pain from an undiagnosed injury. I can't take care of myself. I need pain medicine six or seven times a day. I feel like a baby because my family has to help me so much." It is important for the nurse to assess:
A) mood.
B) cognitive style.
C) secondary gains.
D) identity and memory.
Somatic Symptom Disorder
A mental condition characterized by an excessive focus on physical symptoms, such as pain or fatigue, which cause significant distress and difficulties in functioning.
Secondary Gains
The advantage or benefit individuals might unconsciously gain from maintaining mental health issues or physical illness.
Cognitive Style
An individual's preferred way of processing information, making decisions, and solving problems.
- Identify the importance of secondary gains in individuals suffering from somatic symptom disorders.
- Employ suitable communication strategies to investigate symptoms, emotions, and the psychosocial effects on patients.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the importance of secondary gains in individuals suffering from somatic symptom disorders.
- Employ suitable communication strategies to investigate symptoms, emotions, and the psychosocial effects on patients.
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