Asked by Shakeya Burkhalter on Sep 22, 2024
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A patient diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder says, "Why has God chosen me to be sick all the time and unable to provide for my family? The burden on my family is worse than the pain I bear." Which nursing diagnoses apply to this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Spiritual distress
B) Decisional conflict
C) Adult failure to thrive
D) Impaired social interaction
E) Ineffective role performance
Somatic Symptom Disorder
A mental disorder characterized by an intense focus on physical symptoms that cause significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning.
Role Performance
How effectively an individual fulfills the expectations and behaviors associated with their specific social role or position.
- Comprehend the mental and communal effects of bodily and dissociative disorders on people and their families.
- Apply relevant communication methods to examine symptoms, sentiments, and the psychological and social influences on patients.
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jyuliah hidalgo5 days ago
Final Answer :
A, E
Explanation :
The patient's verbalization is consistent with spiritual distress. Moreover, the patient's description of being unable to provide for and burdening the family suggests ineffective role performance. No data support diagnoses of adult failure to thrive, impaired social interaction, or decisional conflict.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the mental and communal effects of bodily and dissociative disorders on people and their families.
- Apply relevant communication methods to examine symptoms, sentiments, and the psychological and social influences on patients.
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