Which behavior would be expected in a client diagnosed with somatoform disorder?
Somatoform disorders are characterized by physical symptoms suggesting medical disease but without demonstrable organic pathology or a known pathophysiological mechanism to account for them. Learn about the nursing management for somatoform disorders in this nursing care plan guide. Show
Types of Somatoform Disorders
PathophysiologyThe pathophysiology of somatoform disorders is unknown.
Statistics and IncidencesPrevalence rates for the most restrictive previous diagnosis of somatoform disorder appear low in community samples (0.1%).
Causes of Somatoform DisordersPredisposing factors to somatoform disorders include:
Clinical ManifestationsSymptoms of somatoform disorder include:
Assessment and Diagnostic FindingsIf indicated, specific studies used to rule out somatization due to general medical conditions include the following:
Medical Management of Somatoform DisordersRandomized trials have demonstrated the value of physician education in the management of the patient with somatoform disorder.
Pharmacologic ManagementBased on studies of somatoform disorder, medication approaches rarely are successful for this condition.
Nursing Management of Somatoform DisordersNursing management of a patient with somatoform disorders include the following: Nursing AssessmentThe nurse must investigate physical health status thoroughly to ensure there is no underlying pathology requiring treatment.
Nursing Diagnosis for Somatoform DisordersBased on the assessment data, the major nursing diagnosis are:
Nursing Care Planning and GoalsThe major nursing care plan goals for patients with somatoform disorders are:
Nursing InterventionsThe nursing interventions for somatoform disorders are:
EvaluationTreatment outcomes include:
Documentation GuidelinesDocumentation in a client with somatoform disorders include the following:
Practice Quiz: Somatoform DisordersNursing practice questions for Somatoform Disorders from our nursing test bank. Please visit our nursing test bank page for more NCLEX practice questions. ADVERTISEMENTS 1. During a community visit, volunteer nurses teach stress management to the participants. The nurses will most likely advocate which belief as a method of coping with stressful life events? A. Avoidance of stress is an important goal for living. 1. Answer: B. Control over one’s response to stress is possible.
2. The nurse evaluates the treatment of Mrs. Montez with somatoform disorder as successful if: A. Mrs. Montez practices self-medication rather than changing health care providers. 2. Answer: D. Mrs. Montez verbalizes anxiety directly rather than displacing it.
3. David is preoccupied with numerous bodily complaints even after a careful diagnostic workup reveals no physiologic problems. Which nursing intervention would be therapeutic for him? A. Acknowledge that the complaints are real to the client, and refocus the client on other concerns and problems. 3. Answer: A. Acknowledge that the complaints are real to the client, and refocus the client on other concerns and problems.
4. Charina, a college student who frequently visited the health center during the past year with multiple vague complaints of GI symptoms before course examinations. Although physical causes have been eliminated, the student continues to express her belief that she has a serious illness. These symptoms are typically of which of the following disorders? A. Conversion disorder. 4. Answer: C. Hypochondriasis.
5. Aldo, with a somatoform pain disorder may obtain secondary gain. Which of the following statement refers to a secondary gain? Which behavior is anticipated for a client with somatoform disorder?People with this type are preoccupied with a concern they have a serious disease. They may believe that minor complaints are signs of very serious medical problems. For example, they may believe that a common headache is a sign of a brain tumor.
What are somatoform disorders characterized by?Somatoform disorders are characterized by physical sensations and bodily pain caused by mental illness. These symptoms cause a significant amount of distress and may or may not be linked to a medical condition, mental disorder, or other substance abuse condition.
What is an example of a somatoform disorder?This is a disorder where people fear that minor symptoms may be due to a serious disease. For example, that a minor headache may be caused by a brain tumour, or a mild rash is the start of skin cancer. Even normal bodily sensations such as 'tummy rumbling' may be thought of as a symptom of serious illness.
How is a somatoform disorder diagnosed?Criteria for diagnosis
You have excessive and persistent thoughts about the seriousness of your symptoms, you have a persistently high level of anxiety about your health or symptoms, or you devote too much time and energy to your symptoms or health concerns.
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