A nurse is caring for a client with somatic symptom disorder. When assessing this client, the nurse would be especially alert for symptoms of which of the following?
A) Depression
B) Avoidant personality disorder
C) Delirium
D) Bipolar disorder
Ans: A
Somatic symptom disorder frequently coexists with other psychiatric disorders, most commonly depression and anxiety. Other less common comorbidities include panic disorder, mania, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychotic disorders, and personality disorders.
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