A nurse is assisting in planning a series of group therapy sessions with several female clients diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder. The nurse plans to focus the sessions on which of the following as a priority?
A) Causes of medical illnesses
B) Positive self-talk
C) Side effects of medications
D) Assertiveness skills
Ans: D
Because most of the clients are women, participation in groups that address feminist issues should be encouraged to strengthen their assertiveness skills and improve their generally low self-esteem. Group sessions focusing on the causes of medical illnesses and on positive self-talk would be inappropriate. Medication therapy is not specifically recommended for people with this disorder unless they have comorbid disorders such as depression or anxiety.
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