What is the primary difference between somatic system disorders and dissociative disorders?

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What is the primary difference between somatic system disorders and dissociative disorders?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Step 1: Define somatic system disorders (SSD) as physical symptoms caused by psychological distress. Step 2: Define dissociative disorders as disruptions in memory, consciousness, or identity due to stress. Step 3: Identify that the primary difference is how stress manifests: SSD through physical symptoms and dissociative disorders through disruptions in memory, consciousness, or identity. Step 4: Choose D as the correct answer as it accurately distinguishes between the two types of disorders. Summary: A: Incorrect, as it inaccurately describes the nature of somatic system and dissociative disorders. B: Incorrect, as it oversimplifies the triggers for each type of disorder. C: Incorrect, as it generalizes the causes of dissociative disorders and somatic system disorders.

Question 2 of 5

You are caring for a patient with a recurrent glioblastoma who is receiving dexamethasone (Decadron) 4 mg IV every 6 hours to relieve symptoms of right arm weakness and headache. Which assessment information concerns you the most?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following positions would be most comfortable for Mr. Tucker?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following would the nurse assess first when Joe arrives in the emergency room?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

The patient who is aphasic frequently reacts with anger or depression to his inability to communicate. A therapeutic approach to this behavior is to

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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