Outcomes for health promotion and maintenance for clients with somatoform and dissociative
disorders can be considered attained when clients
a. identify stressors associated with symptom formation.
b. keep a detailed daily journal of events and feelings.
c. make contact with a number of different health care agencies.
d. schedule regular physicals, screening tests, and dental care.
ANS: D
Most health care visits by clients with somatoform and dissociative disorders are illness related.
Regular dental and medical examinations and screenings are part of health promotion and
maintenance. Options A and B are not relevant to health promotion. Option C suggests
uncoordinated care.
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