The nurse is working with a client diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder (SSD). Which distinguishing criterion is present in SSD but absent in illness anxiety disorder (IAD)?

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Somatic symptom disorder (SSD) is characterized by significant physical symptoms that cause distress and impairment, while illness anxiety disorder (IAD) is characterized by anxiety about acquiring an illness, but with no or mild physical symptoms present. Therefore, experiencing significant physical symptoms is a distinguishing criterion present in SSD but absent in IAD.

The Nurse Is Working with a Client Diagnosed with Somatic