A nurse is providing care for a client whose history includes a somatoform disorder. Clients with a somatization disorder typically do what?
A) Discuss feelings and express needs verbally
B) Minimize or understate their medical history
C) Go to many different providers without satisfaction
D) Feign self-sufficiency and resist attention from health care providers
Ans: C
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Clients living with a somatization disorder usually present exaggerated, inconsistent, yet complicated medical histories. They often seek treatment from multiple health care providers when their physical complaints are not addressed to their satisfaction.
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