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? (Select all that apply.)

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