The nurse finds that the client with a somatoform disorder has physical symptoms, but there is no evidence of physiologic disease
The client may have decreased amounts of serotonin and endorphins, causing the client to experience an increased sensitivity to pain. This explanation of the client's symptoms is based in: 1. Communication theory.
2. Humanistic theory.
3. Biologic theory.
4. Genetic theory.
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Rationale: Research has shown that brain abnormalities such as decreased serotonin and endorphins may lead to altered pain perception. Genetic theorists believe that both genetic and environmental factors contribute to somatization disorders. Communication theorists believe somatization is nonverbal body language intended to communicate a message to significant others. Humanistic theorists believe one must look at clients with somatoform disorders in the context of what is happening in the clients' lives.
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