A Patient Is Being Treated for Somatoform Disorder with Psychotherapy

A patient is being treated for somatoform disorder with psychotherapy and medication therapy.Which interventions are appropriate for the patient's plan of care? Select all that apply.

A) Instructing the patient in use of imagery to distract themselves when feeling anxious
B) Educating the patient on the identification of side effects related to anxiolytic therapy
C) Monitoring the patient's vital signs to assess for the side effects of benzodiazepine administration
D) Discussing the need for long-term cognitive therapy in order to eliminate the symptoms of the disorder
E) Asking the patient to explain the role serotonin selective reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) play in the management of his symptoms.