A client has visited a clinic multiple times in the past few months asking to be checked for life-threatening illnesses. The nurse reviews their medical records and finds that the client’s results have been unremarkable. The nurse suspects the client may have which of the following somatic symptom disorders?

A client with a pain disorder presents in the clinic today with complaints of distressing headaches. What initial question should the nurse ask?

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with somatization disorder. The client is presenting today with chest pain and cough. Which of the results are consistent with somatization disorder?

The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the hospital with conversion disorder. Which of the following symptoms are consistent with conversion disorder?

The nurse is discharging a client who was diagnosed with somatization disorder after a thorough workup did not reveal an underlying cause of their symptoms. What education should the nurse provide to help the client manage their symptoms? Select all that apply.

A client on the mental health unit has been diagnosed with cancer and is displaying a lack of healthy coping mechanisms to deal with this diagnosis. The client is unable to make any decisions for herself and has developed headaches and fatigue. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate for this client?