A nurse is creating an interdisciplinary plan of care for a client who has a somatoform disorder. One of the most important goals of treatment for clients with somatoform disorders is:
A) Having the client accept that the physical symptoms are related to stress
B) Managing the client's use of medical services
C) Resolving the physical symptoms
D) Restricting the client's use of medical services
Ans: B
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The nurse collaborates with the client and family to create a plan of care that includes appropriate goals and ways to meet identified goals. A desired outcome includes the client spending less time focusing on physical symptoms and making fewer visits to health care providers, the emergency department, or both.
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