Which would be considered an appropriate outcome when planning care for an inpatient client diagnosed with SSD?
1. The client will admit to fabricating physical symptoms to gain benefits by day three.
2. The client will list three potential adaptive coping strategies to deal with stress by day two.
3. The client will comply with medical treatments for physical symptoms by day three.
4. The client will openly discuss physical symptoms with staff by day four.
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Rationale: The nurse should determine that an appropriate outcome for a client diagnosed with SSD would be for the client to list three potential adaptive coping strategies to deal with stress by day two. Because the symptoms of SSD are associated with psychosocial distress, increased coping skills may help the client reduce symptoms.
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