The Nurse Is Working with a Client Diagnosed with Somatic

Multiple Choice

The nurse is working with a client diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder (SSD) . Which distinguishing criterion is present in SSD but absent in illness anxiety disorder (IAD) ?

A) Experiences significant physical symptoms
B) Has a change in the quality of self-awareness
C) Has a perceived disturbance in body image or appearance
D) Experiences anxiety about acquiring an illness