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A nurse is working with an older adult client who has been diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder. Which of the following should the nurse consider when working with an older adult who has somatic symptom disorder?

Correct Answer: B

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Correct Answer: B - Somatic symptom disorder is usually underdiagnosed in the older population.


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1. Older adults may have multiple medical conditions, making it challenging to differentiate between physical symptoms and somatic symptoms.
2. Older adults may have grown accustomed to living with chronic conditions, leading to underreporting of somatic symptoms.
3. Stigma surrounding mental health issues in older adults may prevent them from seeking help for somatic symptoms.
4. Healthcare providers may attribute physical symptoms in older adults to age-related changes rather than considering somatic symptom disorder.

Summary:
A: Incorrect - Somatic symptom disorder can be diagnosed at any age, not just in early childhood.
C: Incorrect - There is no age limit for the diagnosis of somatic symptom disorder.
D: Incorrect - Somatic symptom disorder typically starts in adolescence or early adulthood, not in older adulthood.

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