A Patient Diagnosed with a Somatic Symptom Disorder Says, "My

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A patient diagnosed with a somatic symptom disorder says, "My pain is from an undiagnosed injury. I can't take care of myself. I need pain medicine six or seven times a day. I feel like a baby because my family has to help me so much." It is important for the nurse to assess which of the following?

A) Mood
B) Cognitive style
C) Secondary gains
D) Identity and memory