A Nurse Assesses a Patient Suspected of Having Somatic Symptom

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a patient suspected of having somatic symptom disorder. Which assessment findings regarding this patient support the suspected diagnosis?

A) Female
B) Reports frequent syncope
C) Rates pain as "1" on a scale of "10"
D) First diagnosed with psoriasis at age 12
E) Reports insomnia often results from back pain