A medical-surgical nurse works with a patient diagnosed with a somatic system disorder. Care planning is facilitated by understanding that the patient will probably:
a. Readily seek psychiatric counseling.
b. Be resistant to accepting psychiatric help.
c. Attend psychotherapy sessions without encouragement.
d. Be eager to discover the true reasons for physical symptoms.
ANS: B
Patients with somatic system disorders go from physician to physician trying to establish a physical cause for their symptoms. When a psychologic basis is suggested and a referral for counseling is offered, these patients reject both.
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