Which statement by a patient diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder indicates that goals for treatment are being achieved?
a. "I need to be very careful about what I eat."
b. "I can focus on things other than my symptoms."
c. "I understand that my doctor is not an expert in everything."
d. "I try to figure out my diagnosis by reading articles on the Internet."
B
This statement suggests that the patient's preoccupation with physical symptoms has decreased. The other options suggest ongoing concern with his or her physical state.
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a. Subcutaneous b. Intradermal c. Z-track intramuscular injection d. IV piggyback
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a. Notify the health care provider. b. Apply a scalp electrode. c. Prepare the mother for an emergency cesarean birth. d. Reposition the mother with her hips higher than her head.