A Patient Diagnosed with Somatic Symptom Disorder Says, "I Have

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder says, "I have pain 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:

A) mood.
B) cognitive style.
C) secondary gains.
D) identity and memory.