An individual says to the nurse, "I feel so stressed out lately. I think the stress is affecting my body also." Which somatic complaints are most likely to accompany this feeling? Select all that apply
a. Headache
b. Neck pain
c. Insomnia
d. Anorexia
e. Myopia
ANS: A, B, C, D
When individuals feel "stressed-out," they often have accompanying somatic complaints, especially associated with sleep, eating, and headache or back pain. Changes in vision, such as myopia, would not be expected.
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